- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, GA
Oglethorpe County High School
Federal NCES profile for Oglethorpe 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 130399001468
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oglethorpe County High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oglethorpe County High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oglethorpe County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lexington, GA.
School address
District: Oglethorpe County · Georgia
NCES ID 130399001468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Oglethorpe County High School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 130399001468 · Lexington, GA High · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 16.8:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Oglethorpe County Primary School (559 students)
Oglethorpe County High School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Oglethorpe County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oglethorpe County High School
690 students
- Oglethorpe Cou
Oglethorpe County Primary School
559 students
- Oglethorpe Cou
Oglethorpe County Middle School
523 students
- Oglethorpe Cou
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
521 students
What this shows Oglethorpe County High School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oglethorpe County High School compares
Oglethorpe County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Georgia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$13,653
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
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Oglethorpe County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oglethorpe County reports $13,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oglethorpe County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oglethorpe County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oglethorpe County Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oglethorpe County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oglethorpe County High School
How many students attend Oglethorpe County High School?
Oglethorpe County High School has 690 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, GA. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County High School is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oglethorpe County High School?
38.3% of students at Oglethorpe County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oglethorpe County High School?
The largest demographic group at Oglethorpe County High School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Lexington, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oglethorpe County High School?
Oglethorpe County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Oglethorpe County High School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Oglethorpe County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lexington, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oglethorpe County?
Besides Oglethorpe County High School, Oglethorpe County also operates Oglethorpe County Primary School (559 students), Oglethorpe County Middle School (523 students), and Oglethorpe County Elementary School (521 students). See the Oglethorpe County district page for the complete list.