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Oconee County

At a glance

2^ndof 206 Georgia districts

Better than 99% of Georgia districts

Elementary 7 Middle 3 High 2Grades PK, KG-12

71 North Main Street
Watkinsville, GA 30677·(706) 769-5130·All Georgia district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 99% of districts

Schools

8,474

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedDove Creek Middle School16^th of 584 Georgia middle schools

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Biggest riser

Colham Ferry Elementary School up 22 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Colham Ferry Elementary School 11.6 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

5★

1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

The Oconee County school district in Georgia is home to 12 high-performing schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district is known for its consistently strong academic outcomes, with several standout schools that rank among the top in the state.

At the high school level, North Oconee High School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the top 15 high schools in Georgia and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive proficiency rates, with over 70% of students proficient or better in core subjects like American Literature, Algebra I, and Biology. Oconee County High School also performs well, with an 85.4% four-year graduation rate. At the elementary level, Dove Creek Elementary School and Malcom Bridge Elementary School are among the top 30 and 20 schools in the state, respectively, with strong proficiency rates in math and other core subjects.

Overall, the Oconee County school district demonstrates a high level of academic performance, with most schools outperforming state averages on standardized assessments. The district's commitment to small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 11.9 to 17.3, likely contributes to its success. While there are some variations in per-student spending and free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, the district as a whole provides a strong educational foundation for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)						Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oconee County Middle School	Public	6-8	1101 Mars Hill Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-3575	940	58	16.2	18.3%	755 (80.3%)	35 (3.7%)	74 (7.9%)	35 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.4%)	94.1	39^th of 584 public middle schools	93.3%		95.5	31^st of 588 public middle schools	94.7%	8		100.0						68.5	61.6	66.8				65.6	65.3	78.9		72.1	$10,990	$370	$10,620
Oconee County High School	Public	9-12	2721 Hog Mountain Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 769-6655	1,313	84	15.6	15.7%	1,054 (80.3%)	59 (4.5%)	91 (6.9%)	55 (4.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (3.9%)	90	21^st of 452 public high schools	95.4%		90	20^th of 458 public high schools	95.6%	1	69.8	78.8	71.5	70.8															$11,884	$233	$11,651
Oconee County Elementary School	Public	3-5	2230 Hog Mountain Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-7791	404	34	11.8	19.1%	330 (81.7%)	14 (3.5%)	23 (5.7%)	21 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	95.7	66^th of 1238 public elementary schools	94.7%		93.6	86^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.1%	20					60.2	76.1	78.6				76.4	77.6	76.3				71.9		$15,302	$777	$14,525
Colham Ferry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	191 Colham Ferry Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-7764	587	51	11.6	21.0%	500 (85.2%)	14 (2.4%)	41 (7.0%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.4%)	96.4	55^th of 1238 public elementary schools	95.6%		94.3	77^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.8%	22					64.0	64.9	71.8				83.0	82.1	78.6				81.6		$14,891	$535	$14,356
Malcom Bridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Malcom Bridge Rd	Bogart	30622	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 310-1998	591	44	13.3	28.9%	356 (60.2%)	23 (3.9%)	82 (13.9%)	100 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.1%)	95.1	70^th of 1238 public elementary schools	94.3%		95.5	57^th of 1248 public elementary schools	95.4%	13					57.7	70.9	75.0				82.5	81.4	75.0				68.1		$13,310	$455	$12,855
Oconee County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2290 Hog Mountain Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-7941	404	32	12.6	22.5%	290 (71.8%)	15 (3.7%)	53 (13.1%)	21 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.9%)								(n/a)																			$15,736	$553	$15,184
Malcom Bridge Middle School	Public	6-8	2500 Malcom Bridge Rd	Bogart	30622	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 310-1992	548	40	13.7	17.2%	380 (69.3%)	18 (3.3%)	58 (10.6%)	69 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.0%)	97.2	19^th of 584 public middle schools	96.7%		98.3	11^th of 588 public middle schools	98.1%	8		100.0						68.7	71.0	71.1				74.1	80.9	82.0		81.0	$13,618	$222	$13,396
Rocky Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5250 Hog Mountain Rd	Bogart	30622	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 769-3235	599	43	13.9	18.4%	454 (75.8%)	16 (2.7%)	36 (6.0%)	62 (10.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	95	71^st of 1238 public elementary schools	94.3%		95.6	55^th of 1248 public elementary schools	95.6%	16					61.3	70.6	70.5				68.9	81.7	78.9				74.7		$12,655	$216	$12,440
North Oconee High School	Public	9-12	1081 Rocky Branch Rd	Bogart	30622	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 769-7760	1,432	85	16.8	15.0%	1,080 (75.4%)	45 (3.1%)	120 (8.4%)	115 (8.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	69 (4.8%)	92.4	15^th of 452 public high schools	96.7%		92.7	14^th of 458 public high schools	96.9%	1	71.3	88.9	75.9	65.6															$11,494	$185	$11,309
High Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Hopping Rd	Bishop	30621	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 310-1985	585	46	12.8	17.6%	484 (82.7%)	19 (3.2%)	43 (7.4%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	93.5	95^th of 1238 public elementary schools	92.3%		96.2	49^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.1%	46					58.0	68.0	69.5				73.3	73.0	75.8				69.5		$14,224	$464	$13,759
Dove Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7921 Hog Mountain Road	Statham	30666	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 310-2019	543	44	12.4	14.7%	461 (84.9%)	15 (2.8%)	25 (4.6%)	22 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	97.5	30^th of 1238 public elementary schools	97.6%		96.6	42^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	96.6%	12					80.2	72.3	73.8				86.5	88.0	78.6				73.8		$14,110	$206	$13,904
Dove Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	7915 Hog Mountain Rd	Statham	30666	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 310-2017	528	34	15.6	9.8%	431 (81.6%)	16 (3.0%)	22 (4.2%)	36 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	97.6	16^th of 584 public middle schools	97.3%		96.9	19^th of 588 public middle schools	96.8%	3		100.0						73.9	73.1	68.3				77.7	79.0	82.5		83.0	$12,633	$112	$12,521

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Clarke County	4.39 mi	23	150^th
Northeast Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency	6.3 mi	1
State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School	7.03 mi	1	141^st
Barrow County	10.52 mi	19	103^rd
Jackson County	13.5 mi	13	38^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.