High Shoals Elementary School

Summary:

High Shoals Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bishop, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 557 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.

High Shoals Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking between 43rd and 60th out of over 1,200 schools over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. Its students consistently outperform the state and county averages in the Milestones Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 5th-grade students scored 79.8% proficient or better in ELA, compared to 78.2% for Oconee County and 48.2% for the state. Additionally, High Shoals Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 10.39% to 10.59% over the past three years, significantly lower than the state average.

High Shoals Elementary School outperforms the nearby schools in the Oconee County School District, including Dove Creek Elementary, Malcom Bridge Elementary, Oconee County Elementary, Colham Ferry Elementary, and Rocky Branch Elementary. These schools also have strong academic performance, with most ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in Georgia. The higher level of spending per student at High Shoals Elementary School compared to the state average may contribute to its academic success, highlighting the importance of adequate funding for schools to ensure they can provide a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

401 Hopping Rd
Bishop, GA 30621

(706) 310-1985

District: Oconee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,384

Students who attend High Shoals Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oconee County Middle School
High:	Oconee County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 587

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details High Shoals Elementary School ranks better than 96.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Oconee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High Shoals Elementary School is 14.1, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Oconee County School District! (See more...)

Compare High Shoals Elementary School employs 41.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at High Shoals Elementary School is $10,384, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Oconee County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

High Shoals Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Oconee County:

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

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Rank History for High Shoals Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	84.02	126^th	1212	89.6%
2012	82.90	129^th	1201	89.3%
2013	85.52	66^th	1225	94.6%
2014	84.20	86^th	1231	93.0%
2015	94.98	62^nd	1240	95.0%
2016	91.39	96^th	1233	92.2%
2017	92.54	82^nd	1205	93.2%
2018	89.78	112^th	1209	90.7%
2019	94.48	60^th	1234	95.1%
2021	96.58	43^rd	1214	96.5%
2022	96.82	46^th	1244	96.3%
2023	95.87	58^th	1242	95.3%
2024	96.24	49^th	1248	96.1%

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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 High Shoals Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	378	16	8	21	0	0	6	429
2011	386	11	8	31	0	0	1	437
2012	392	8	8	35	0	0	5	448
2013	382	11	9	31	0	0	6	439
2014	393	8	11	36	0	0	10	458
2015	415	7	10	38	0	0	11	481
2016	419	16	8	50	0	0	12	505
2017	447	13	9	43	0	0	13	525
2018	476	11	7	40	1	0	11	546
2019	476	10	6	35	1	1	13	542
2020	467	13	7	37	1	1	11	537
2021	442	10	6	34	0	1	17	510
2022	458	12	8	36	0	1	19	534
2023	468	13	8	47	0	1	20	557
2024	500	15	9	32	0	0	31	587

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at High Shoals Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	429	31.6	13.5	18.6
2011	437	29.6	14.7	20.4
2012	448	28.6	15.6	22.5
2013	439	29.0	15.1	23.2
2014	458	30.0	15.2	23.4
2015	481	30.0	16.0	21.4
2016	505	34.0	14.8	23
2017	525	37.0	14.1	19.2
2018	546	38.0	14.3	19.4
2019	542	40.5	13.3	18.3
2020	537	42.0	12.7	15.3
2021	510	41.0	12.4	10.4
2022	534	37.0	14.4	n/a
2023	557	40.0	13.9	10.6
2024	587	41.5	14.1	19.3

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 High Shoals Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	429	31.6	13.5	18.6
2011	437	29.6	14.7	20.4
2012	448	28.6	15.6	22.5
2013	439	29.0	15.1	23.2
2014	458	30.0	15.2	23.4
2015	481	30.0	16.0	21.4
2016	505	34.0	14.8	23
2017	525	37.0	14.1	19.2
2018	546	38.0	14.3	19.4
2019	542	40.5	13.3	18.3
2020	537	42.0	12.7	15.3
2021	510	41.0	12.4	10.4
2022	534	37.0	14.4	n/a
2023	557	40.0	13.9	10.6
2024	587	41.5	14.1	19.3

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 High Shoals Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$483 (5.4%)	$8,464 (94.6%)	$8,947
2018	$279 (2.9%)	$9,332 (97.1%)	$9,611
2019	$364 (3.5%)	$10,020 (96.5%)	$10,384

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on High Shoals Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 58^th of 1242 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (High Shoals Elementary School)	67.9	65.5	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oconee County)	71	70.3	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (High Shoals Elementary School)	81	74.7	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oconee County)	77	74.4	2.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (High Shoals Elementary School)	73.3	79.5	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee County)	74.1	66.9	7.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (High Shoals Elementary School)	82.2	85.4	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oconee County)	79.2	78.9	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (High Shoals Elementary School)	73.8	71.9	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oconee County)	72.6	72.5	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (High Shoals Elementary School)	67.9	68.8	0.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oconee County)	68.2	70.4	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (High Shoals Elementary School)	71.4	70.8	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Oconee County)	65	68.3	3.3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	542	557	2.8%
African American	10	13	30%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	8	33.3%
Hispanic	35	47	34.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	476	468	1.7%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.3%	10.6%	7.7%

Schools Near High Shoals Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
High Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Hopping Rd	Bishop	30621	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 310-1985	587	42	14.1	19.3%	500 (85.2%)	15 (2.6%)	32 (5.5%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.3%)	96.2	49^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.1%		95.9	58^th of 1242 public elementary schools	95.3%	9	64.9	66.3	79.8	81.4	82.0	82.0	77.5	$10,384	$365	$10,020
Rocky Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5250 Hog Mountain Rd	Bogart	30622	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 769-3235	631	46	13.7	19.3%	496 (78.6%)	21 (3.3%)	32 (5.1%)	55 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	95.6	55^th of 1248 public elementary schools	95.6%		97.4	36^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.1%	19	69.4	64.9	81.6	73.0	74.5	80.0	77.6	$9,902	$152	$9,750
Oconee County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2290 Hog Mountain Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-7941	418	31	13.5	23.0%	314 (75.1%)	18 (4.3%)	43 (10.3%)	19 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)								(n/a)								$10,578	$602	$9,977
Oconee County Elementary School	Public	3-5	2230 Hog Mountain Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-7791	397	33	11.9	24.2%	323 (81.4%)	16 (4.0%)	18 (4.5%)	20 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	93.6	86^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.1%		90.8	125^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.9%	39	82.0	68.1	74.4	94.3	75.2	71.1	56.3	$10,990	$434	$10,557
Colham Ferry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	191 Colham Ferry Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 769-7764	598	49	12.1	22.9%	521 (87.1%)	7 (1.2%)	39 (6.5%)	14 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	94.3	77^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.8%		94.8	75^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.0%	2	56.2	71.6	72.9	71.2	79.4	80.5	75.4	$9,935	$200	$9,735
Malcom Bridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Malcom Bridge Rd	Bogart	30622	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 310-1998	589	46	12.8	31.2%	357 (60.6%)	20 (3.4%)	84 (14.3%)	97 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.3%)	95.5	57^th of 1248 public elementary schools	95.4%		94.3	83^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	93.3%	26	67.4	68.5	81.2	79.8	77.8	71.8	71.8	$10,319	$121	$10,197
Timothy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Timothy Rd	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 549-0107	595	53	11.2	45.7%	223 (37.5%)	236 (39.7%)	62 (10.4%)	16 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (9.2%)	71.5	326^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.9%		71.2	325^th of 1242 public elementary schools	73.8%	1	53.7	45.0	54.4	49.3	51.7	54.4	51.9	$12,938	$857	$12,081
Dove Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7921 Hog Mountain Road	Statham	30666	Barrow County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 310-2019	578	46	12.7	14.9%	498 (86.2%)	14 (2.4%)	17 (2.9%)	28 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	96.6	42^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	96.6%		95.6	65^th of 1242 public elementary schools	94.8%	23	72.8	74.7	80.5	76.5	88.0	73.2	74.0	$9,246	$97	$9,149
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Alps Rd	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 548-2261	324	38	8.6	100.0%	17 (5.2%)	254 (78.4%)	29 (9.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	6.6	1233^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	1.2%		6.4	1227^th of 1242 public elementary schools	1.2%	6	10.8	5.1	10.4	13.2	10.3	12.5	8.3	$14,420	$1,368	$13,053
Cleveland Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Cleveland Rd	Bogart	30622	Oconee County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5333	264	33	7.9	79.9%	50 (18.9%)	125 (47.3%)	62 (23.5%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.7%)	45.4	622^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	50.2%		30.7	822^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	33.8%	200	32.4	36.4	35.1	54.1	29.5	43.2	35.1	$16,405	$1,104	$15,301

Frequently Asked Questions about High Shoals Elementary School

What district is High Shoals Elementary School in?

Oconee County

What schools do graduates of High Shoals Elementary School attend?

Students who attend High Shoals Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oconee County Middle School
High : Oconee County High School

What is the racial makeup of High Shoals Elementary School?

Students at High Shoals Elementary School are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend High Shoals Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 587 students attended High Shoals Elementary School.

Is High Shoals Elementary School a good school?

Yes! High Shoals Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 49^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

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