Oglethorpe County Primary School serves 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Attendance Zone: Oglethorpe County Primary School's attendance zone is located in Lexington, GA, covering an area of 442 square miles that spans the entire school district. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 12.8 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 19.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oglethorpe County Primary School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Excellence for every student, every day!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oglethorpe County Primary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
15%
36%
White
66%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oglethorpe County Primary School?
559 students attend Oglethorpe County Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Oglethorpe County Primary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oglethorpe County Primary School?
Oglethorpe County Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oglethorpe County Primary School offer ?
Oglethorpe County Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oglethorpe County Primary School part of?
Oglethorpe County Primary School is part of Oglethorpe County School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Play ground supervision needs to be improved ! The Georgia best practices need to be reviewed. Teachers with IEP children and children with disabilities need to be followed up on at the beginning of school year to be sure children are being accommodated and in an inclusive plan. If your teacher has been there for years maybe she still needs an extra refreshment on protocols and Georgia standards . " I didn't know" is not an excuse , a child should be totally in the teacher's folder on that first day of school all things to know. If anything is missing she needs to contact school office for impertinent information and see it is included. If a child is hurt ,that child is to be checked or taken to school nurse ,accident report and copies made out and parent / care taker notified immediately ! One bad link in chain can cost a child her or his life or future .......
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