Oconee County High School is a public secondary school in Watkinsville, Georgia, United States. It is a public high school that hosts grades 9–12. It is one of two high schools in the Oconee County Public Schools district. Its mascot is the Warrior, and its colors are blue and white.
Serving 1,313 students in grades 9-12, Oconee County High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oconee County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oconee County High School's student population of 1,313 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1621
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oconee County High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oconee County High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 2192 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
5%
36%
White
80%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oconee County High School's ranking?
Oconee County High School is ranked #107 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Oconee County High School often compared to?
Oconee County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Oconee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oconee County High School?
The graduation rate of Oconee County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oconee County High School?
1,313 students attend Oconee County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Oconee County High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oconee County High School?
Oconee County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oconee County High School offer ?
Oconee County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oconee County High School part of?
Oconee County High School is part of Oconee County School District.
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