Oglethorpe County High School

Summary:

Oglethorpe County High School is a public high school located in Lexington, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 655 students. 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 High School's academic performance on the Milestones Assessments is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 28% to 35.6% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 42% to 44.7%. In comparison, Oconee County High School consistently outperforms the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 66.8% to 79.3% in the same subjects. Other nearby schools, such as Foothills Regional High School and Madison County High School, also outperform Oglethorpe County High School in most subject areas, though not to the same extent as Oconee County High School.

Despite the lower academic performance, Oglethorpe County High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.9% to 96.4% in recent years, which is comparable to the graduation rates of nearby schools. However, the school has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (51.15%) compared to Oconee County High School (10.23%) and Madison County High School (48.61%), which may contribute to the lower academic performance. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are similar to those of its neighbors, suggesting that there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and collaboration with higher-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 749 Athens Rd
       Lexington, GA  30648


(706) 743-8124

District: Oglethorpe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
261st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,614 Help


Feeder schools for Oglethorpe County High School:

Elementary:    Oglethorpe County Elementary School
    Oglethorpe County Primary School
Middle:    Oglethorpe County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  655

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.5%
African American:
19.2%
Hispanic:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oglethorpe County High School ranks worse than 57% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.27. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Oglethorpe County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oglethorpe County High School is $9,614.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Oglethorpe County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Oglethorpe County High School 261st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Oglethorpe County High School in the ranking list.)

Oglethorpe County:

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


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Rank History for Oglethorpe County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.42 220th 335 34.3%
2007 48.47 190th 358 46.9%
2008 54.49 174th 370 53.0%
2009 50.94 205th 372 44.9%
2010 42.46 244th 384 36.5%
2011 47.33 239th 402 40.5%
2012 51.88 184th 396 53.5%
2013 50.28 214th 425 49.6%
2014 50.11 212th 425 50.1%
2015 54.20 127th 435 70.8%
2016 50.96 148th 426 65.3%
2017 51.22 135th 420 67.9%
2018 54.30 138th 428 67.8%
2019 50.73 158th 438 63.9%
2021 51.49 156th 410 62.0%
2022 51.85 160th 429 62.7%
2023 48.35 186th 442 57.9%
2024 36.27 261st 458 43.0%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Oglethorpe County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 19, 2017

Open Quote Its who you know, not the concern for the student Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Open Quote im in the band, we win honors in most every competition. we arent very good with football and the principle is not a good guy. there isn't much bullying or anything so overall i would say it is worth being here. (also that parent that said that the band is on the decline is lying we are doing better than ever -_- ) Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, May 20, 2012

Open Quote Band is on decline.. poor sports programs. Very bad admin in postion. Would not recomend this school to anyone. CHECK IT OUT BEFORE YOU MOVE HERE!!!!!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 1, 2011

Open Quote Award winning band, Academic Bowl Team on TV (High Q on ABC), Above average sports excluding football team, 2009 SAT Governer's Cup winners. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oglethorpe County High 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 444 444
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 463 463
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 491 491
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 499 499
1994 321 171 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1995 345 174 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1996 345 174 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1997 353 167 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 385 150 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1999 384 141 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2000 415 146 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2001 428 156 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2002 474 168 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2003 474 168 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2004 479 153 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2005 513 153 0 15 0 n/a n/a 9 690
2006 546 145 0 17 0 n/a n/a 10 718
2007 565 146 0 21 0 n/a n/a 15 747
2008 570 140 0 34 0 n/a n/a 11 755
2009 572 141 4 36 0 n/a n/a 11 764
2010 562 128 6 34 0 0 13 0 743
2011 508 144 8 30 0 0 20 0 710
2012 521 140 7 23 1 0 21 0 713
2013 520 126 5 32 1 0 22 0 706
2014 495 142 6 43 1 0 22 0 709
2015 499 109 8 47 0 0 26 0 689
2016 452 115 7 50 0 0 26 0 650
2017 450 120 6 45 0 0 22 0 643
2018 447 118 11 57 0 1 25 0 659
2019 422 119 12 56 1 1 22 0 633
2020 436 118 13 57 0 0 18 0 642
2021 416 113 15 67 0 0 26 0 637
2022 375 117 17 82 0 0 20 0 611
2023 390 126 15 99 0 0 25 0 655

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 444 32.0 13.8 15.8
1991 463 28.0 16.5 49.2
1992 491 27.8 17.6 24.4
1993 499 26.0 19.2 28.9
1994 492 27.0 18.2 30.7
1995 521 30.0 17.4 29.4
1996 521 30.0 17.4 29.4
1997 525 32.7 16.1 34.7
1998 542 30.9 17.5 33.8
1999 530 33.2 16.0 33.6
2000 566 31.7 17.9 32.5
2001 590 35.5 16.6 33.9
2002 652 38.8 16.8 37.3
2003 652 38.8 16.8 37.3
2004 642 40.1 16.0 37.2
2005 690 39.1 17.6 38.3
2006 718 39.2 18.3 38.7
2007 747 42.4 17.6 41.3
2008 755 49.1 15.4 44.8
2009 764 48.3 15.8 46.6
2010 743 47.4 15.6 50.3
2011 710 49.3 14.4 52.1
2012 713 48.4 14.7 53.6
2013 706 49.5 14.2 55.1
2014 709 43.9 16.1 55.7
2015 689 46.0 14.9 51.5
2016 650 40.0 16.2 51.1
2017 643 40.6 15.8 54.3
2018 659 43.0 15.3 53.7
2019 633 43.9 14.4 49.8
2020 642 42.4 15.1 52
2021 637 39.8 16.0 46.9
2022 611 41.6 14.6 n/a
2023 655 41.0 15.9 51.1

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 444 32.0 13.8 15.8
1991 463 28.0 16.5 49.2
1992 491 27.8 17.6 24.4
1993 499 26.0 19.2 28.9
1994 492 27.0 18.2 30.7
1995 521 30.0 17.4 29.4
1996 521 30.0 17.4 29.4
1997 525 32.7 16.1 34.7
1998 542 30.9 17.5 33.8
1999 530 33.2 16.0 33.6
2000 566 31.7 17.9 32.5
2001 590 35.5 16.6 33.9
2002 652 38.8 16.8 37.3
2003 652 38.8 16.8 37.3
2004 642 40.1 16.0 37.2
2005 690 39.1 17.6 38.3
2006 718 39.2 18.3 38.7
2007 747 42.4 17.6 41.3
2008 755 49.1 15.4 44.8
2009 764 48.3 15.8 46.6
2010 743 47.4 15.6 50.3
2011 710 49.3 14.4 52.1
2012 713 48.4 14.7 53.6
2013 706 49.5 14.2 55.1
2014 709 43.9 16.1 55.7
2015 689 46.0 14.9 51.5
2016 650 40.0 16.2 51.1
2017 643 40.6 15.8 54.3
2018 659 43.0 15.3 53.7
2019 633 43.9 14.4 49.8
2020 642 42.4 15.1 52
2021 637 39.8 16.0 46.9
2022 611 41.6 14.6 n/a
2023 655 41.0 15.9 51.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oglethorpe County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $392 (4.8%) $7,860 (95.2%) $8,252
2018 $448 (5.1%) $8,417 (94.9%) $8,865
2019 $466 (4.8%) $9,147 (95.1%) $9,614

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oglethorpe County High 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 158th of 438 High schoolsRanks 186th of 442 High schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Oglethorpe County High School)53.525.5
 28%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Oglethorpe County)53.525.5
 28%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Oglethorpe County High School)37.335.8
 1.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Oglethorpe County)37.335.8
 1.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Oglethorpe County High School)49.739.4
 10.3%
   End of Course Biology (Oglethorpe County)49.739.4
 10.3%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Oglethorpe County High School)5051.7
 1.7%
   End of Course United States History (Oglethorpe County)5051.7
 1.7%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students633655
 3.5%
African American119126
 5.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1215
 25%
Hispanic5699
 76.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White422390
 7.6%
Two or More Races2225
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.8%51.1%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oglethorpe County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 655 students attended Oglethorpe County High School.

Oglethorpe County High School ranks 261st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Oglethorpe County High School are 60% White, 19% African American, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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