Oglethorpe County High School

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

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:
261^st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,614

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

Number of students: 655

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.5%

African American:

19.2%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oglethorpe County High School ranks worse than 57% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.27. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oglethorpe County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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Finance

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 261^st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Oglethorpe County High 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 High School

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

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, May 19, 2017

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

by a student
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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

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

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oglethorpe County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 158^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 186^th 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)	53.5	25.5	28%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Oglethorpe County)	53.5	25.5	28%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Oglethorpe County High School)	37.3	35.8	1.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Oglethorpe County)	37.3	35.8	1.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Oglethorpe County High School)	49.7	39.4	10.3%
End of Course Biology (Oglethorpe County)	49.7	39.4	10.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Oglethorpe County High School)	50	51.7	1.7%
End of Course United States History (Oglethorpe County)	50	51.7	1.7%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	633	655	3.5%
African American	119	126	5.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	12	15	25%
Hispanic	56	99	76.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	422	390	7.6%
Two or More Races	22	25	13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.8%	51.1%	1.4%

Schools Near Oglethorpe County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (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 American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oglethorpe County High School	Public	9-12	749 Athens Rd	Lexington	30648	Oglethorpe County	Oglethorpe County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 743-8124	655	41	15.9	51.1%	390 (59.5%)	126 (19.2%)	99 (15.1%)	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.8%)	36.3	261^st of 458 public high schools	43.0%		48.3	186^th of 442 public high schools	57.9%	75	28.0	32.1	35.6	35.2	$9,614	$466	$9,147
Cedar Shoals High School	Public	9-12	1300 Cedar Shoals Dr	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 546-5375	1,443	100	14.4	82.8%	190 (13.2%)	686 (47.5%)	488 (33.8%)	13 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	63 (4.4%)	19.1	369^th of 458 public high schools	19.4%		22.9	326^th of 442 public high schools	26.2%	43	22.8	16.2	25.2	16.9	$11,020	$1,328	$9,693
Clarke Central High School	Public	9-12	350 S Milledge Ave	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5200	1,836	122	15.0	82.8%	467 (25.4%)	753 (41.0%)	482 (26.3%)	42 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	88 (4.8%)	50	187^th of 458 public high schools	59.2%		45.2	206^th of 442 public high schools	53.4%	19	39.1	39.5	46.4	35.4	$9,892	$1,201	$8,691
Classic City High School	Public	9-12	440 Dearing Ext	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 353-2323	24	4	6.3	83.3%	3 (12.5%)	19 (79.2%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)	7.3	434^th of 458 public high schools	5.2%					(n/a)	2.1			11.8	$21,598	$1,720	$19,878
Madison County High School	Public	9-12	600 Madison St	Danielsville	30633	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(706) 795-2197	1,436	95	15.1	48.6%	944 (65.7%)	163 (11.4%)	196 (13.6%)	51 (3.6%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (5.6%)	49.9	189^th of 458 public high schools	58.7%		50.6	169^th of 442 public high schools	61.8%	20	46.8	30.9	45.6	32.3	$9,619	$283	$9,336
Foothills Regional High School	Public	9-12	2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B	Athens	30607	Clarke County	State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 795-2191	2,519	30	85.1	73.1%	1,145 (45.5%)	889 (35.3%)	319 (12.7%)	19 (0.8%)	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	138 (5.5%)	42.4	225^th of 458 public high schools	50.9%		50.7	168^th of 442 public high schools	62.0%	57	33.5	13.5	33.3	36.4	$9,769	$303	$9,466
Oconee County High School	Public	9-12	2721 Hog Mountain Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 769-6655	1,251	77	16.1	10.2%	1,024 (81.9%)	51 (4.1%)	87 (7.0%)	44 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (3.4%)	90	20^th of 458 public high schools	95.6%		89.5	21^st of 442 public high schools	95.2%	1	73.2	77.0	66.8	79.3	$8,905	$137	$8,768

Frequently Asked Questions about Oglethorpe County High School

Is Oglethorpe County High School a good school?

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

What district is Oglethorpe County High School in?

Oglethorpe County

What is the racial makeup of Oglethorpe County High School?

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

How many students attend Oglethorpe County High School?

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

What schools feed into Oglethorpe County High School?

Oglethorpe County High School is fed by the following schools:

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

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