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Oglethorpe County Middle School

Q: Is Oglethorpe County Middle School a good school?

Oglethorpe County Middle School ranks 224 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

224^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 62% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Oglethorpe County Middle School is a public middle school located in Crawford, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 545 students. The school is part of the Oglethorpe County School District, which is ranked 72 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oglethorpe County Middle School consistently outperforms the state and county averages in standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 59.5% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 47% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25-30% of Georgia middle schools over the past 10 years. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.8 to 13.3 over the past three years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

When comparing Oglethorpe County Middle School to nearby schools, it stands out as a strong performer, particularly in mathematics. The school's students significantly outperform those at Elbert County Middle School, which has lower proficiency rates across all subject areas. However, Oconee County Middle School, located approximately 19 miles away, consistently outperforms Oglethorpe County Middle School in all subject areas and grade levels. The nearby Clarke County middle schools also have lower proficiency rates and rankings compared to Oglethorpe County Middle School.

523

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,265

Per pupil spending ?

84.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

270 Buddy Faust Rd
Crawford, GA 30630

(706) 743-8146

District: Oglethorpe County

Students who attend Oglethorpe County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Oglethorpe County High School

Feeder schools for Oglethorpe County Middle School:

Elementary:	Oglethorpe County Elementary School
	Oglethorpe County Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.2%

African American:

18.2%

Hispanic:

13.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2015 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2015

!Social Studies scores 12 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Georgia avg40%

224^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

72^nd of 206Oglethorpe County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	57.3	224 of 584	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.0	215 of 588	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.4	184 of 577	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.1	184 of 567	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.2	160 of 542	70.5%	★★★★☆
2019	71.3	145 of 559	74.1%	★★★★☆
2018	74.4	121 of 543	77.7%	★★★★☆
2017	77.2	108 of 539	80.0%	★★★★☆
2016	77.1	101 of 545	81.5%	★★★★☆
2015	76.0	105 of 537	80.4%	★★★★☆
2014	67.2	169 of 521	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.7	157 of 527	70.2%	★★★★☆
2010	64.3	176 of 494	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.9	144 of 466	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.1	186 of 462	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.7	202 of 445	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	54.6	201 of 420	52.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+55 vs state

Mathematics48%+6 vs state

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

Science35%+6 vs state

Social Studies27%-12 vs state

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Schools Near Oglethorpe County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oglethorpe County Middle School	Public	6-8	270 Buddy Faust Rd	Crawford	30630	Oglethorpe County	Oglethorpe County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 743-8146	523	41	12.7	84.5%	320 (61.2%)	95 (18.2%)	69 (13.2%)	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.0%)	57.3	224^th of 584 public middle schools	61.6%		59	215^th of 588 public middle schools	63.4%	9	100.0	34.4	36.9	43.5	41.1	40.5	59.5	34.9	27.0	$13,265	$584	$12,681
Coile Middle School	Public	6-8	110 Old Elberton Rd	Athens	30601	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5318	582	55	10.5	100.0%	30 (5.2%)	232 (39.9%)	302 (51.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	15.1	515^th of 584 public middle schools	11.8%		12.5	541^st of 588 public middle schools	8.0%	26	60.5	18.8	16.8	19.1	14.1	10.7	23.4		16.6	$20,057	$1,978	$18,079
Hilsman Middle School	Public	6-8	870 Gaines School Rd	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 548-7281	624	57	11.0	100.0%	116 (18.6%)	354 (56.7%)	112 (17.9%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.6%)	22.5	451^st of 584 public middle schools	22.8%		24.8	443^rd of 588 public middle schools	24.7%	8	84.0	25.1	18.6	28.8	9.7	17.9	28.8		24.8	$20,802	$1,543	$19,259
Madison County Middle School	Public	6-8	3215 Highway 172	Comer	30629	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 783-2400	1,147	77	14.9	84.6%	740 (64.5%)	132 (11.5%)	183 (16.0%)	33 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (5.1%)	50.3	265^th of 584 public middle schools	54.6%		50.3	272^nd of 588 public middle schools	53.7%	7	95.0	37.8	29.4	33.2	42.9	38.4	51.1	24.6	34.0	$12,536	$598	$11,938
Clarke Middle School	Public	6-8	1235 Baxter St	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 543-6547	718	63	11.3	83.8%	249 (34.7%)	324 (45.1%)	94 (13.1%)	13 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.0%)	49.7	268^th of 584 public middle schools	54.1%		55	243^rd of 588 public middle schools	58.7%	25	83.0	40.3	33.6	40.5	31.2	30.2	44.4		40.2	$19,260	$1,205	$18,055
Elbert County Middle School	Public	6-8	1108 Athens Tech Rd	Elberton	30635	Elbert County	Elbert County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 213-4200	650	48	13.5	100.0%	289 (44.5%)	243 (37.4%)	84 (12.9%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.8%)	28.6	419^th of 584 public middle schools	28.3%		29	416^th of 588 public middle schools	29.3%	3	82.2	26.3	27.1	26.0	24.9	21.3	29.0	23.2	22.1	$13,669	$1,284	$12,385
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Oglethorpe County Middle School

Is Oglethorpe County Middle School a good school?

Oglethorpe County Middle School ranks 224^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Oglethorpe County Middle School?

Students at Oglethorpe County Middle School are 61% White, 18% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Oglethorpe County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Oglethorpe County Middle School usually go on to attend Oglethorpe County High School

How many students attend Oglethorpe County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 523 students attended Oglethorpe County Middle School.

What district is Oglethorpe County Middle School in?

Oglethorpe County

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