Best Schools in Oconee County, GA
Oconee County, GA has 20 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 13,667 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Oconee County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oconee County, GA
The top high schools in Oconee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Oconee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students
2. Oconee County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1251 Students
3. Greene County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oconee County, GA
The top middle schools in Oconee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malcom Bridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1074 Students
2. Oconee County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
3. Haymon-morris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
4. Carver Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
5. Anita White Carson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 524 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oconee County, GA
The top elementary schools in Oconee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dove Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 668 Students
2. Colham Ferry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
3. Oconee County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 471 Students
4. Rocky Branch Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 595 Students
5. Malcom Bridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
6. High Shoals Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 557 Students
7. Greene County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 479 Students
8. Oconee County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 500 Students
9. Living Word Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Living Word Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 9 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oconee County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oconee County, GA has a total population of 41,799 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oconee County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Oconee County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oconee County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oconee County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Oconee County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oconee County, GA
How many schools are in Oconee County, GA?
Oconee County, GA has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 13,667 students in total.
How do schools in Oconee County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Oconee County score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Oconee County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oconee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Oconee County
3 places in Oconee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Watkinsville (5)
- Bogart (4)
- Bishop (1)
School districts (1)
- Oconee County (11 schools)