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Best Oconee County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,734 students in Oconee County, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,441 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Oconee County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%). Oconee County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
The top-ranked public schools in Oconee County, GA are North Oconee High School, Rocky Branch Elementary School and High Shoals Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconee County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Oconee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Oconee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Oconee High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1081 Rocky Branch Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-7760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5250 Hog Mountain Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-3235
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
High Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 Hopping Rd
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Malcom Bridge Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 310-1998
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Colham Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
191 Colham Ferry Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7764
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Oconee County High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2721 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Malcom Bridge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Malcom Bridge Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 310-1992
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Oconee County Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-3575
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Oconee County Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2230 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7791
Gr: 3-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Cleveland Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Cleveland Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Oconee County Primary School
2290 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7941
Gr: PK-2 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Oconee County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Oconee County, GA include North Oconee High School, Rocky Branch Elementary School and High Shoals Elementary School. Oconee County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public schools are located in Oconee County?
11 public schools are located in Oconee County.
What percentage of students in Oconee County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Oconee County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oconee County?
Oconee County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Oconee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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