- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130396000148
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Watkinsville · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Oconee County High School grew from 1,251 students in 2022-23 to 1,314 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 77.3 → 80.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 130396000148 · Watkinsville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,313 enr · 17.1:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Oconee High School (1,432 students)
Oconee County High School grew from 1,251 students in 2022-23 to 1,314 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 77.3 → 80.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Oconee County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Oconee H
North Oconee High School
1,432 students
- This school
Oconee County High School
1,313 students
- Oconee County
Oconee County Middle School
940 students
- Rocky Branch E
Rocky Branch Elementary School
599 students
- Malcom Bridge
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
591 students
- Colham Ferry E
Colham Ferry Elementary School
587 students
What this shows Oconee County High School reports 1,313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oconee County High School compares
Oconee County High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Oconee County reports $11,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,313 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,251 (2022-23) → 1,314 (2023-24), up 63.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.