Oglethorpe County Schools & Education
Oglethorpe County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,689
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#5
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Oglethorpe County
Measured School Summary
Oglethorpe County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,689 per pupil, Oglethorpe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 53% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Oglethorpe 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
4 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
77/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #5 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
8.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,689
$284 above the state average
School coverage
4
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
Oglethorpe County has 4 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 Oglethorpe 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.
Small-system county
Oglethorpe County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#5
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 27 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.
Oglethorpe County
Elementary to high school visible
2,211 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Oglethorpe County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe 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.
Intimate Education in Oglethorpe County
Oglethorpe County operates a streamlined system of just 4 public schools, covering one district. This small-scale infrastructure serves 2,211 students with one elementary, one primary, one middle, and one high school.
One District, One Focused Mission
The Oglethorpe County school district manages the entire local student body of 2,211 children. With no charter schools, the district focuses on its core campuses, where Oglethorpe County High School serves as the largest school with 655 students.
A Purely Rural Learning Atmosphere
All students in Oglethorpe County attend rural schools, fostering a close-knit community feel across all grade levels. With an average school size of 553 students, children benefit from a consistent environment from primary school through graduation.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Oglethorpe County
Reported Enrollment
2,211
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Oglethorpe County
Oglethorpe County
4 Public Schools in Oglethorpe County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe County High School | Record | Oglethorpe County | Lexington, 30648Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 655 |
| Oglethorpe County Primary School | Record | Oglethorpe County | Lexington, 30648Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 563 |
| Oglethorpe County Middle School | Record | Oglethorpe County | Crawford, 30630Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 517 |
| Oglethorpe County Elementary School | Record | Oglethorpe County | Lexington, 30648Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 476 |
Oglethorpe County High School
Oglethorpe County
Lexington, 30648 / Rural: Distant
Oglethorpe County Primary School
Oglethorpe County
Lexington, 30648 / Rural: Distant
Oglethorpe County Middle School
Oglethorpe County
Crawford, 30630 / Rural: Distant
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
Oglethorpe County
Lexington, 30648 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,689
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Oglethorpe County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Oglethorpe County, Georgia?
Oglethorpe County operates a streamlined system of just 4 public schools, covering one district. This small-scale infrastructure serves 2,211 students with one elementary, one primary, one middle, and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Oglethorpe County, Georgia?
The Oglethorpe County school district manages the entire local student body of 2,211 children. With no charter schools, the district focuses on its core campuses, where Oglethorpe County High School serves as the largest school with 655 students.
What is the school experience like in Oglethorpe County?
All students in Oglethorpe County attend rural schools, fostering a close-knit community feel across all grade levels. With an average school size of 553 students, children benefit from a consistent environment from primary school through graduation.
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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.