Enrollment
690
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130399001468
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oglethorpe County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oglethorpe County High School
Oglethorpe County High School is a mid-sized high school in Lexington, Georgia, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 690 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 437 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 142 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 690 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Oglethorpe County also operates Oglethorpe County Primary School (559 students) and Oglethorpe County Middle School (523 students) alongside Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County High School compares
Oglethorpe 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,862
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
Counselors2.7 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oglethorpe County, which includes Oglethorpe County High School.
$12,862
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 47.4%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~690 students)
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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.
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 42/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Oglethorpe County High School a good school?
Oglethorpe County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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