Oglethorpe County High School is an American four-year comprehensive high school in Lexington, Georgia. It is the only high school in the Oglethorpe County School District, and opened in 1924 as a public school.
Serving 679 students in grades 9-12, Oglethorpe County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oglethorpe County High School's student population of 679 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oglethorpe County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oglethorpe County High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
18%
36%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oglethorpe County High School's ranking?
Oglethorpe County High School is ranked #845 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Oglethorpe County High School often compared to?
Oglethorpe County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morgan County High School, Jackson County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oglethorpe County High School?
The graduation rate of Oglethorpe County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oglethorpe County High School?
679 students attend Oglethorpe County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Oglethorpe County High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oglethorpe County High School?
Oglethorpe County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oglethorpe County High School offer ?
Oglethorpe County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oglethorpe County High School part of?
Oglethorpe County High School is part of Oglethorpe County School District.
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