Oconee County Middle School

Summary:

Oconee County Middle School is a public middle school located in Watkinsville, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 926 students. The school is part of the Oconee County School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Oconee County Middle School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Georgia, ranking 31st out of 588 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has maintained this 5-star rating for several years, indicating its strong academic performance and overall quality. Compared to nearby schools like Jefferson Middle School and Russell Middle School, Oconee County Middle School significantly outperforms them in academic metrics such as proficiency rates in core subjects.

One key factor that sets Oconee County Middle School apart is its relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 11.99% to 13.56% over the past few years. This is significantly lower than the state and national averages, suggesting a more affluent student population. Additionally, the school has maintained a favorable student-teacher ratio between 14.9 and 16, lower than the national average, which may contribute to the personalized learning environment. The consistent high performance and exceptional metrics of Oconee County Middle School, as well as the overall excellence of the Oconee County School District, make it a standout choice for families in the area.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1101 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677

(706) 769-3575

District: Oconee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
31^st of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,923

Students who attend Oconee County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Oconee County High School

Feeder schools for Oconee County Middle School:

Elementary:	Colham Ferry Elementary School
	High Shoals Elementary School
	Oconee County Elementary School
	Oconee County Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 891

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.0%

Hispanic:

6.3%

African American:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oconee County Middle School ranks better than 94.7% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82%), Hispanic (6.3%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oconee County Middle School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Oconee County Middle School employs 60 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oconee County Middle School is $7,923.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oconee County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Oconee County Middle School 31^st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Oconee County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Oconee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconee County 2^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oconee County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	82.57	41^st	420	90.2%
2007	84.00	33^rd	445	92.6%
2008	84.73	37^th	462	92.0%
2009	82.73	43^rd	466	90.8%
2010	82.30	44^th	494	91.1%
2011	83.15	36^th	504	92.9%
2012	81.68	42^nd	508	91.7%
2013	79.67	57^th	527	89.2%
2014	75.66	87^th	521	83.3%
2015	86.78	56^th	537	89.6%
2016	88.59	49^th	545	91.0%
2017	87.65	59^th	539	89.1%
2018	90.49	46^th	543	91.5%
2019	92.21	35^th	559	93.7%
2021	97.17	16^th	542	97.0%
2022	96.63	23^rd	567	95.9%
2023	95.99	26^th	577	95.5%
2024	95.50	31^st	588	94.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oconee County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	931	931
1994	876	94	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	985
1995	977	96	9	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	1103
1996	977	96	9	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	1103
1997	1023	81	14	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	1145
1998	652	56	8	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	728
1999	639	55	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	708
2000	633	65	6	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	719
2001	611	79	14	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	715
2002	755	76	22	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	882
2003	755	76	22	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	882
2004	795	71	24	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	915
2005	768	65	29	23	0	n/a	n/a	19	904
2006	740	62	24	24	1	n/a	n/a	17	868
2007	761	61	26	23	0	n/a	n/a	15	886
2008	756	54	15	21	0	n/a	n/a	14	860
2009	665	45	26	17	0	n/a	n/a	22	775
2010	656	37	24	26	0	1	12	0	756
2011	675	50	30	27	1	0	21	0	804
2012	677	47	23	34	1	0	21	0	803
2013	693	47	24	38	0	1	24	0	827
2014	700	50	21	49	0	1	20	0	841
2015	686	38	26	46	0	1	21	0	818
2016	652	47	32	54	0	0	24	0	809
2017	664	41	37	66	0	1	31	0	840
2018	668	45	37	61	0	0	34	0	845
2019	737	47	33	62	0	0	33	0	912
2020	756	41	32	57	0	0	33	0	919
2021	768	35	39	73	1	0	35	0	951
2022	734	39	40	64	1	0	36	0	914
2023	727	43	41	75	1	0	39	0	926
2024	731	38	28	56	0	0	38	0	891

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oconee County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	931	51.0	18.3	14.5
1994	985	57.8	17.0	20.6
1995	1103	67.0	16.5	17.1
1996	1103	67.0	16.5	17.1
1997	1145	66.8	17.1	17.8
1998	728	42.7	17.0	15
1999	708	47.0	15.1	17.4
2000	719	47.4	15.2	16
2001	715	48.9	14.6	19.2
2002	882	58.1	15.2	15.9
2003	882	58.1	15.2	15.9
2004	915	58.0	15.8	20.3
2005	904	58.8	15.4	17.5
2006	868	59.8	14.5	16.5
2007	886	60.5	14.6	16.9
2008	860	59.0	14.6	17.7
2009	775	59.0	13.1	20.6
2010	756	52.9	14.2	21.8
2011	804	51.1	15.7	23
2012	803	52.3	15.3	24.5
2013	827	52.6	15.7	27.6
2014	841	50.5	16.6	28.7
2015	818	52.0	15.7	22.9
2016	809	50.0	16.1	21.4
2017	840	50.2	16.7	21.1
2018	845	52.4	16.1	19.9
2019	912	55.7	16.3	19.8
2020	919	58.8	15.6	16.9
2021	951	59.2	16.0	13.6
2022	914	61.0	14.9	n/a
2023	926	60.0	15.4	12
2024	891	60.0	14.8	24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oconee County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	931	51.0	18.3	14.5
1994	985	57.8	17.0	20.6
1995	1103	67.0	16.5	17.1
1996	1103	67.0	16.5	17.1
1997	1145	66.8	17.1	17.8
1998	728	42.7	17.0	15
1999	708	47.0	15.1	17.4
2000	719	47.4	15.2	16
2001	715	48.9	14.6	19.2
2002	882	58.1	15.2	15.9
2003	882	58.1	15.2	15.9
2004	915	58.0	15.8	20.3
2005	904	58.8	15.4	17.5
2006	868	59.8	14.5	16.5
2007	886	60.5	14.6	16.9
2008	860	59.0	14.6	17.7
2009	775	59.0	13.1	20.6
2010	756	52.9	14.2	21.8
2011	804	51.1	15.7	23
2012	803	52.3	15.3	24.5
2013	827	52.6	15.7	27.6
2014	841	50.5	16.6	28.7
2015	818	52.0	15.7	22.9
2016	809	50.0	16.1	21.4
2017	840	50.2	16.7	21.1
2018	845	52.4	16.1	19.9
2019	912	55.7	16.3	19.8
2020	919	58.8	15.6	16.9
2021	951	59.2	16.0	13.6
2022	914	61.0	14.9	n/a
2023	926	60.0	15.4	12
2024	891	60.0	14.8	24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oconee County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$245 (3.4%)	$6,970 (96.6%)	$7,215
2018	$348 (4.3%)	$7,657 (95.7%)	$8,005
2019	$298 (3.8%)	$7,625 (96.2%)	$7,923

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oconee County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 26^th of 577 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee County Middle School)	72.6	69.9	2.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee County)	72.5	68.5	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oconee County Middle School)	71.9	66.1	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oconee County)	74.4	64	10.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee County Middle School)	62.3	65.3	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee County)	62.5	68.1	5.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oconee County Middle School)	66.5	68.8	2.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oconee County)	74.9	68.9	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee County Middle School)	70.4	72.1	1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee County)	70.5	71.2	0.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oconee County Middle School)	51.1	66.7	15.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oconee County)	61.1	73.6	12.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Oconee County Middle School)	66.1	64	2.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Oconee County)	67.1	74.2	7.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Oconee County Middle School)	94	100	6%
End of Course Algebra I (Oconee County)	76.4	81.2	4.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	912	926	1.5%
African American	47	43	8.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	33	41	24.2%
Hispanic	62	75	21%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	737	727	1.4%
Two or More Races	33	39	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.8%	12%	7.9%

Schools Near Oconee County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oconee County Middle School	Public	6-8	1101 Mars Hill Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-3575	891	60	14.8	24.0%	731 (82.0%)	38 (4.3%)	56 (6.3%)	28 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.3%)	95.5	31^st of 588 public middle schools	94.7%		96	26^th of 577 public middle schools	95.5%	5	100.0	69.3	69.7	69.9	63.8	76.3	72.2		68.4	$7,923	$298	$7,625
Malcom Bridge Middle School	Public	6-8	2500 Malcom Bridge Rd	Bogart	30622	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 310-1992	573	44	12.9	19.4%	412 (71.9%)	21 (3.7%)	49 (8.6%)	67 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.8%)	98.3	11^th of 588 public middle schools	98.1%		97.1	17^th of 577 public middle schools	97.1%	6	100.0	73.4	75.5	79.6	71.0	76.8	85.3		85.7	$7,712	$139	$7,573
Clarke Middle School	Public	6-8	1235 Baxter St	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 543-6547	652	66	9.8	75.8%	239 (36.7%)	296 (45.4%)	69 (10.6%)	11 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.1%)	55	243^rd of 588 public middle schools	58.7%		50.8	260^th of 577 public middle schools	54.9%	17	54.4	37.8	38.8	48.2	30.2	35.5	38.4		44.0	$10,941	$1,022	$9,920
Hilsman Middle School	Public	6-8	870 Gaines School Rd	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 548-7281	606	57	10.6	93.9%	118 (19.5%)	332 (54.8%)	107 (17.7%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.9%)	24.8	443^rd of 588 public middle schools	24.7%		31	399^th of 577 public middle schools	30.8%	44	55.4	18.0	29.2	31.8	10.7	18.9	31.8		21.5	$12,191	$1,171	$11,020
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 Tallassee Rd	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 548-7208	718	60	11.9	77.2%	108 (15.0%)	301 (41.9%)	271 (37.7%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.0%)	39.3	345^th of 588 public middle schools	41.3%		43.4	306^th of 577 public middle schools	47.0%	39	94.1	27.0	30.7	36.9	26.2	33.2	34.7		31.2	$10,345	$1,086	$9,259
Dove Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	7915 Hog Mountain Rd	Statham	30666	Barrow County	Oconee County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 310-2017	487	32	15.0	14.2%	397 (81.5%)	18 (3.7%)	30 (6.2%)	21 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	96.9	19^th of 588 public middle schools	96.8%					(n/a)	100.0	67.9	71.2	72.5	80.2	71.8	77.1		79.1
Bear Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	228 Jefferson St	Statham	30666	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 867-2116	742	55	13.4	64.3%	368 (49.6%)	106 (14.3%)	195 (26.3%)	25 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.3%)	43	319^th of 588 public middle schools	45.7%		44.2	300^th of 577 public middle schools	48.0%	19	77.5	33.6	35.0	38.2	18.5	34.5	40.1	24.4	31.5	$9,204	$528	$8,676
Coile Middle School	Public	6-8	110 Old Elberton Rd	Athens	30601	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5318	595	56	10.6	90.8%	41 (6.9%)	258 (43.4%)	280 (47.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	12.5	541^st of 588 public middle schools	8.0%		11.4	542^nd of 577 public middle schools	6.1%	1	73.7	16.0	16.1	20.2	11.2	14.6	10.9		10.4	$10,687	$1,187	$9,499
Carver Middle School	Public	6-8	1095 Good Hope Rd	Monroe	30655	Walton County	Walton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 267-6000	853	56	15.3	70.0%	400 (46.9%)	301 (35.3%)	78 (9.1%)	21 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (5.6%)	41.3	326^th of 588 public middle schools	44.6%		41.2	326^th of 577 public middle schools	43.5%			34.1	30.1	29.3	28.4	33.2	37.4	29.8	23.1	$9,226	$783	$8,443
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Dragon Dr	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(706) 367-2882	973	65	14.9	32.5%	745 (76.6%)	69 (7.1%)	93 (9.6%)	19 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.6%)	93.9	38^th of 588 public middle schools	93.5%		94.2	36^th of 577 public middle schools	93.8%	2		63.7	67.9	67.8	67.7	72.8	74.2		58.6	$7,894	$126	$7,768

Frequently Asked Questions about Oconee County Middle School

What high school do graduates of Oconee County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Oconee County Middle School usually go on to attend Oconee County High School

How many students attend Oconee County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 891 students attended Oconee County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Oconee County Middle School?

Students at Oconee County Middle School are 82% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Oconee County Middle School in?

Oconee County

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Yes. Oconee County Middle School ranks in the top 5.3% of Georgia middle schools.

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