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Oconee County

Georgia · Public School District
11
Schools
8,531
Students
$13,389
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
11.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-41pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Oconee County is a public school district in Georgia serving 8,531 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,389 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 12% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Malcom Bridge Middle School06–081,074
Oconee County Middle School06–08926
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
North Oconee High School09–121,479
Oconee County High School09–121,251
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,389Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
48%
State
44.3%
Local (property tax)
48.5%
Federal
7.2%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
8,531
Students
12%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 12% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oconee County?
Oconee County has 11 public schools, serving a total of 8,531 students.
What is the graduation rate for Oconee County?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Oconee County spend per student?
Oconee County spends $13,389 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Oconee County?
12% of students in Oconee County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Oconee County?
No, Oconee County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Oconee County serve?
Oconee County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Oconee County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Oconee County is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.