Enrollment
1,313
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County High School
Federal NCES profile for Oconee County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130396000148
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oconee County High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Watkinsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oconee County High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oconee County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Watkinsville, GA.
School address
District: Oconee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130396000148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oconee County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oconee County High School
Oconee County High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Watkinsville, Georgia, enrolling 1,313 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.2% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,313 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students) and Oconee County Middle School (940 students) alongside Oconee County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oconee County High School compares
Oconee County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 86% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,313 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,313
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Oconee County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconee County, which includes Oconee County High School.
$11,221
Per student
-19%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 44.3%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oconee County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oconee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oconee County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malcom Bridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colham Ferry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oconee County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oconee County High School
How many students attend Oconee County High School?
Oconee County High School has 1,313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Watkinsville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oconee County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oconee County High School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oconee County High School?
8.2% of students at Oconee County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oconee County High School?
The largest demographic group at Oconee County High School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Watkinsville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oconee County High School?
Oconee County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oconee County High School rank among public schools in Watkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oconee County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Watkinsville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Watkinsville on the city page.
Is Oconee County High School a good school?
Oconee County High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oconee County?
Besides Oconee County High School, Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students), Oconee County Middle School (940 students), and Rocky Branch Elementary School (599 students). See the Oconee County district page for the complete list.
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