Oglethorpe County Middle School

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Oglethorpe County Middle School ranks 215 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oglethorpe County Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Crawford, Georgia, with a student population of 517. The school is part of the Oglethorpe County School District, which is ranked 81 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oglethorpe County Middle School consistently outperforms the state and county averages on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with 94.7% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 38.8% for Oglethorpe County and 44% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 13, and spends more per student ($9,432 to $10,420) compared to the state average, suggesting a focus on providing resources and support for students. However, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 59%) compared to the state average, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Elbert County Middle School, Oconee County Middle School, and Clarke Middle School, Oglethorpe County Middle School stands out for its higher test scores, lower student-teacher ratio, and higher spending per student. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from the top 20% to the top 30-35% over the past decade, which could be due to improvements in other schools across the state or changes in the school's own performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

270 Buddy Faust Rd
Crawford, GA 30630

(706) 743-8146

District: Oglethorpe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
215^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,420

Students who attend Oglethorpe County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Oglethorpe County High School

Feeder schools for Oglethorpe County Middle School:

Elementary:	Oglethorpe County Elementary School
	Oglethorpe County Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 545

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.9%

African American:

18.3%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oglethorpe County Middle School ranks better than 63.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.97. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Oglethorpe County Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.9%), African American (18.3%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County Middle School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Oglethorpe County Middle School employs 40.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oglethorpe County Middle School is $10,420.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Oglethorpe County Middle School 215^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Oglethorpe County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Oglethorpe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Oglethorpe County 81^st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oglethorpe County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	54.58	201^st	420	52.1%
2007	58.74	202^nd	445	54.6%
2008	60.11	186^th	462	59.7%
2009	66.94	144^th	466	69.1%
2010	64.33	176^th	494	64.4%
2013	68.73	157^th	527	70.2%
2014	67.25	169^th	521	67.6%
2015	75.99	105^th	537	80.4%
2016	77.11	101^st	545	81.5%
2017	77.17	108^th	539	80.0%
2018	74.43	121^st	543	77.7%
2019	71.25	145^th	559	74.1%
2021	67.22	160^th	542	70.5%
2022	63.13	184^th	567	67.5%
2023	63.40	184^th	577	68.1%
2024	58.97	215^th	588	63.4%

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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 Oglethorpe County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	390	390
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	435	435
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	459	459
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	480	480
1994	312	170	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
1995	338	143	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1996	338	143	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1997	370	140	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
1998	373	150	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
1999	372	149	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2000	345	129	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	480
2001	367	139	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
2002	429	127	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2003	429	127	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2004	438	119	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	567
2005	435	122	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	5	574
2006	432	113	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	9	570
2007	438	103	3	19	0	n/a	n/a	15	578
2008	424	120	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	16	580
2009	445	100	3	19	2	n/a	n/a	21	590
2010	417	109	1	31	0	0	21	0	579
2011	408	95	3	42	0	0	20	0	568
2012	395	89	8	37	0	0	19	0	548
2013	377	94	8	31	0	0	18	0	528
2014	386	103	7	31	0	0	16	0	543
2015	383	93	7	27	0	0	15	0	525
2016	384	85	9	32	0	0	18	0	528
2017	353	96	9	43	0	0	16	0	517
2018	339	91	11	51	0	0	22	0	514
2019	307	99	11	61	0	0	20	0	498
2020	295	88	10	69	0	0	29	0	491
2021	304	79	7	70	0	0	27	0	487
2022	327	88	7	69	0	1	27	0	519
2023	325	94	9	60	1	1	27	0	517
2024	332	100	13	74	2	1	23	0	545

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 Oglethorpe County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	390	25.0	15.6	33.6
1991	435	26.0	16.7	n/a
1992	459	30.0	15.3	16.6
1993	480	29.0	16.6	39.2
1994	484	32.8	14.8	41.9
1995	486	35.7	13.6	36.8
1996	486	35.7	13.6	36.8
1997	513	35.4	14.5	44.6
1998	527	35.8	14.7	44.6
1999	526	35.9	14.7	46.8
2000	480	36.6	13.1	44.4
2001	509	35.4	14.4	44
2002	571	37.4	15.3	43.8
2003	571	37.4	15.3	43.8
2004	567	36.2	15.7	45
2005	574	36.8	15.6	47.3
2006	570	37.0	15.4	52
2007	578	38.6	15.0	52
2008	580	42.6	13.6	53.2
2009	590	41.2	14.3	54.8
2010	579	42.4	13.6	58.5
2011	568	43.3	13.1	56.7
2012	548	43.5	12.5	58.9
2013	528	42.5	12.4	61.2
2014	543	43.3	12.5	61.7
2015	525	42.0	12.5	59
2016	528	41.0	12.8	54.4
2017	517	41.1	12.5	59.8
2018	514	40.8	12.5	59.7
2019	498	40.4	12.3	61
2020	491	40.4	12.1	65.2
2021	487	42.0	11.5	59.5
2022	519	39.8	13.0	n/a
2023	517	40.2	12.8	58.8
2024	545	40.7	13.3	70.6

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 Oglethorpe County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	390	25.0	15.6	33.6
1991	435	26.0	16.7	n/a
1992	459	30.0	15.3	16.6
1993	480	29.0	16.6	39.2
1994	484	32.8	14.8	41.9
1995	486	35.7	13.6	36.8
1996	486	35.7	13.6	36.8
1997	513	35.4	14.5	44.6
1998	527	35.8	14.7	44.6
1999	526	35.9	14.7	46.8
2000	480	36.6	13.1	44.4
2001	509	35.4	14.4	44
2002	571	37.4	15.3	43.8
2003	571	37.4	15.3	43.8
2004	567	36.2	15.7	45
2005	574	36.8	15.6	47.3
2006	570	37.0	15.4	52
2007	578	38.6	15.0	52
2008	580	42.6	13.6	53.2
2009	590	41.2	14.3	54.8
2010	579	42.4	13.6	58.5
2011	568	43.3	13.1	56.7
2012	548	43.5	12.5	58.9
2013	528	42.5	12.4	61.2
2014	543	43.3	12.5	61.7
2015	525	42.0	12.5	59
2016	528	41.0	12.8	54.4
2017	517	41.1	12.5	59.8
2018	514	40.8	12.5	59.7
2019	498	40.4	12.3	61
2020	491	40.4	12.1	65.2
2021	487	42.0	11.5	59.5
2022	519	39.8	13.0	n/a
2023	517	40.2	12.8	58.8
2024	545	40.7	13.3	70.6

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 Oglethorpe County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$311 (3.3%)	$9,121 (96.7%)	$9,432
2018	$306 (3.0%)	$10,032 (97.0%)	$10,338
2019	$292 (2.8%)	$10,128 (97.2%)	$10,420

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oglethorpe County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 145^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 184^th of 577 Middle schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County Middle School)	38.5	28.7	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County)	38.5	28.7	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County Middle School)	47.5	37.3	10.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County)	47.5	37.3	10.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County Middle School)	41.8	38.7	3.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County)	41.8	38.7	3.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County Middle School)	52.8	39.9	12.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County)	52.8	39.9	12.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County Middle School)	62.3	53.4	8.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oglethorpe County)	62.3	53.4	8.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County Middle School)	63.5	55.9	7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oglethorpe County)	63.5	55.9	7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Oglethorpe County Middle School)	38.6	27.3	11.3%
8th Grade Science (Oglethorpe County)	38.6	27.3	11.3%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Oglethorpe County Middle School)	48.8	42.2	6.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Oglethorpe County)	48.8	42.2	6.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	498	517	3.8%
African American	99	94	5.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	11	9	18.2%
Hispanic	61	60	1.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	307	325	5.9%
Two or More Races	20	27	35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61%	58.8%	2.2%

Schools Near Oglethorpe 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
Oglethorpe County Middle School	Public	6-8	270 Buddy Faust Rd	Crawford	30630	Oglethorpe County	Oglethorpe County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 743-8146	545	41	13.3	70.6%	332 (60.9%)	100 (18.3%)	74 (13.6%)	13 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.2%)	59	215^th of 588 public middle schools	63.4%		63.4	184^th of 577 public middle schools	68.1%	31	94.7	40.4	33.7	52.5	35.7	38.1	62.7	31.1	26.4	$10,420	$293	$10,128
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
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
Madison County Middle School	Public	6-8	3215 Highway 172	Comer	30629	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 783-2400	1,161	76	15.3	65.4%	760 (65.5%)	132 (11.4%)	173 (14.9%)	33 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (5.4%)	50.3	272^nd of 588 public middle schools	53.7%		57.3	219^th of 577 public middle schools	62.0%	53	97.6	33.8	32.4	38.3	36.6	38.2	48.1	16.8	37.3	$9,274	$438	$8,836
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
Elbert County Middle School	Public	6-8	1108 Athens Tech Rd	Elberton	30635	Elbert County	Elbert County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 213-4200	654	48	13.6	69.6%	305 (46.6%)	237 (36.2%)	76 (11.6%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.7%)	29	416^th of 588 public middle schools	29.3%		27.8	419^th of 577 public middle schools	27.4%	3	73.2	27.8	27.0	28.1	24.1	23.6	31.5	16.3	17.7	$8,931	$566	$8,365
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Oglethorpe County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Oglethorpe County Middle School?

Students at Oglethorpe County Middle School are 61% White, 18% African American, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Oglethorpe County Middle School in?

Oglethorpe County

Is Oglethorpe County Middle School a good school?

Oglethorpe County Middle School ranks 215^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Oglethorpe County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 545 students attended Oglethorpe County Middle School.

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

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

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