Greene County

Greene County Schools in Georgia operates five public schools serving roughly 2,600 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels, and the district overall earns a 3-star rating that masks a dramatic split between high-performing charter schools and struggling traditional schools.

The standout is Lake Oconee Charter High School, ranked in the 82nd percentile statewide with a perfect 100% graduation rate, far exceeding the district’s 93.5% and the state’s 87.2%. Its partner school, Lake Oconee Charter (serving PK-8), is equally impressive, posting 96.4% proficiency in Algebra I—nearly double the state average—and outperforming state averages in every tested subject and grade. In stark contrast, Greene County High School ranks in the bottom 19th percentile, with just 7% proficiency in U.S. History and a 25.1% chronic absenteeism rate, the highest in the district. Anita White Carson Middle School is another weak point, ranking in the bottom 11th percentile with 7th grade math proficiency at just 13% (state: 42%). Greene County Primary School has declined steadily from a 3-star to a 1-star rating, with 5th grade math at only 14.4%.

Perhaps the most striking finding is the spending paradox: Greene County High School spends the most per student ($23,162) yet produces the worst outcomes, while Lake Oconee Charter spends the least ($17,482) and achieves the best results. Chronic absenteeism tracks closely with performance—the charter schools have rates below 10%, while the traditional high school exceeds 25%. A district-wide concern is 8th grade science, where even the best school posts just 13.4% proficiency versus the state’s 29.7%. Note that this release does not include 2025-2026 English Language Arts scores; those arrive in December, so full academic comparisons will be possible then.