For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,298 students in Oglethorpe County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Oglethorpe County, GA are Oglethorpe County Middle School, Oglethorpe County High School and Oglethorpe County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oglethorpe County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Oglethorpe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oglethorpe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oglethorpe County Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
270 Buddy Faust Rd
Crawford, GA 30630
(706) 743-8146
Crawford, GA 30630
(706) 743-8146
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Oglethorpe County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
749 Athens Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8124
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8124
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Fairground Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8750
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8750
Gr: 3-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Comer Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8194
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8194
Gr: PK-2 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oglethorpe County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Oglethorpe County, GA include Oglethorpe County Middle School, Oglethorpe County High School and Oglethorpe County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oglethorpe County?
4 public schools are located in Oglethorpe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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