Enrollment
940
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Watkinsville, GA
Oconee County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oconee County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130396000018
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oconee County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Watkinsville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oconee County Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oconee County Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Watkinsville, GA.
School address
District: Oconee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130396000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oconee County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oconee County Middle School
Oconee County Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Watkinsville, Georgia, enrolling 940 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.4% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 940 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students) and Oconee County High School (1,313 students) alongside Oconee County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Oconee County Middle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 83% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 7.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.7%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Oconee County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconee County, which includes Oconee County Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oconee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oconee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Middle 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
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 middle 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 (~940 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oconee County Middle School
How many students attend Oconee County Middle School?
Oconee County Middle School has 940 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Watkinsville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oconee County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oconee County Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oconee County Middle School?
10.4% of students at Oconee County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oconee County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oconee County Middle School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Watkinsville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oconee County Middle School?
Oconee County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oconee County Middle School rank among public schools in Watkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oconee County Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School a good school?
Oconee County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Middle School, Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students), Oconee County High School (1,313 students), and Rocky Branch Elementary School (599 students). See the Oconee County district page for the complete list.
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