Summary:
Bishop, Georgia, is served by a single public school, High Shoals Elementary School, which enrolls 585 students in grades PK through 5 and is part of the top-rated Oconee County school district, ranked 3rd in the state.
As the only school in Bishop, High Shoals Elementary stands out as an exceptional performer. In the 2025-2026 school year, it ranked 75th out of 1,219 Georgia elementary schools, placing it in the 94th percentile with a 5-star rating. Its academic scores far exceed state averages: 3rd-grade math proficiency is 84.2% (state: 48.3%), 4th-grade math is 76.6% (state: 50.1%), and 5th-grade math is 78.5% (state: 44.1%). Science proficiency for 5th graders is 68.6%, compared to the state's 44.2%. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.4%, less than one-third of the state average of 17.7%, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. Only 17.61% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a relatively affluent community.
While the school's state ranking dipped slightly from 49th in 2023-2024 to 75th in 2025-2026, this is not due to falling scores—3rd-grade math actually improved from 73.3% to 84.2% year-over-year. The shift likely reflects changes in other schools' performance statewide. One area to watch is 4th-grade math, which is the lowest subject score (76.6%) and falls below the district average (79.2%). Science, while strong, also dipped slightly from 69.5% to 68.6%. Note that current English Language Arts (ELA) scores are not included in this release; the most recent data from 2024-2025 showed ELA proficiency between 58% and 69.5%, which trailed district averages, suggesting STEM subjects are a particular strength while ELA may be a relative focus area. Overall, High Shoals Elementary delivers outstanding academic results, supported by strong attendance and a high-performing district.
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