Oglethorpe County High School
Tel:
(706)743-8124
- Oglethorpe County High School serves 643 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Oglethorpe County High School's student population of 643 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 643 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oglethorpe County High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oglethorpe County High School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #983 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 19% | 37% |
| White | 70% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oglethorpe County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oglethorpe County High School is Cedar Shoals High School (11.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Oglethorpe County Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Crawford Oglethorpe County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 517 students
0.3 miles
270 Buddy Faust Rd
Crawford, GA 30630
(706)743-8146 0.3 6-8 517 - Lexington Oglethorpe County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 485 students
1.4 miles
300 Comer Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706)743-8194 1.4 PK-2 485 - Lexington Oglethorpe County Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 467 students
1.5 miles
15 Fairground Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706)743-8750 1.5 3-5 467 - Athens Whit Davis Road Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 623 students
10.7 miles
1450 Whit Davis Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706)369-1036 10.7 PK-5 623 - Winterville Winterville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 465 students
10.9 miles
305 Cherokee Rd
Winterville, GA 30683
(706)357-5222 10.9 PK-5 465
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