Oconee County Schools & Education
Oconee County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
98.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
98.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,479
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#10
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Oconee County
Measured School Summary
Oconee County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 98.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,479 per pupil, Oconee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 51% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 9.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Oconee County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
11 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
75/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #10 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
98.0%
9.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,479
$74 above the state average
School coverage
11
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Oconee County has 11 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Oconee County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Oconee County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 11 of 11 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#10
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 25 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Oconee County
Elementary to high school visible
8,531 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Oconee County is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Oconee County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Oconee County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Oconee County District Sets the Bar
Managed by a single district, the system serves over 8,500 students without the use of charter schools. North Oconee High School is the largest campus in the county, hosting 1,479 students in a high-achieving setting.
The Quintessential Rural Education Experience
All 11 schools in the county are classified as rural, offering a consistent and serene learning environment for every student. The average school size is 776 students, though middle and high schools are significantly larger community hubs.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Oconee County
Reported Enrollment
8,531
11 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Oconee County
11 Public Schools in Oconee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oconee High School | Profile | Oconee County | Bogart, 30622Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,479 |
| Oconee County High School | Profile | Oconee County | Watkinsville, 30677Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,251 |
| Malcom Bridge Middle School | Profile | Oconee County | Bogart, 30622Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,074 |
| Oconee County Middle School | Record | Oconee County | Watkinsville, 30677Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 926 |
| Dove Creek Elementary School | Record | Oconee County | Statham, 30666Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 668 |
| Colham Ferry Elementary School | Record | Oconee County | Watkinsville, 30677Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 609 |
| Rocky Branch Elementary School | Record | Oconee County | Bogart, 30622Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 595 |
| High Shoals Elementary School | Record | Oconee County | Bishop, 30621Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 557 |
| Oconee County Primary School | Record | Oconee County | Watkinsville, 30677Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 500 |
| Oconee County Elementary School | Record | Oconee County | Watkinsville, 30677Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 471 |
| Malcom Bridge Elementary School | Record | Oconee County | Bogart, 30622Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 401 |
North Oconee High School
Oconee County
Bogart, 30622 / Rural: Fringe
Oconee County High School
Oconee County
Watkinsville, 30677 / Rural: Fringe
Malcom Bridge Middle School
Oconee County
Bogart, 30622 / Rural: Fringe
Oconee County Middle School
Oconee County
Watkinsville, 30677 / Rural: Fringe
Dove Creek Elementary School
Oconee County
Statham, 30666 / Rural: Fringe
Colham Ferry Elementary School
Oconee County
Watkinsville, 30677 / Rural: Fringe
Rocky Branch Elementary School
Oconee County
Bogart, 30622 / Rural: Fringe
High Shoals Elementary School
Oconee County
Bishop, 30621 / Rural: Fringe
Oconee County Primary School
Oconee County
Watkinsville, 30677 / Rural: Fringe
Oconee County Elementary School
Oconee County
Watkinsville, 30677 / Rural: Fringe
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
Oconee County
Bogart, 30622 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,479
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Oconee County, Georgia — FAQ
What are the major school districts in Oconee County, Georgia?
Managed by a single district, the system serves over 8,500 students without the use of charter schools. North Oconee High School is the largest campus in the county, hosting 1,479 students in a high-achieving setting.
What is the school experience like in Oconee County?
All 11 schools in the county are classified as rural, offering a consistent and serene learning environment for every student. The average school size is 776 students, though middle and high schools are significantly larger community hubs.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.