For the 2025 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 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), 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 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oglethorpe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oglethorpe County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
270 Buddy Faust Rd
Crawford, GA 30630
(706) 743-8146
Crawford, GA 30630
(706) 743-8146
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Oglethorpe County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
749 Athens Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8124
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8124
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Fairground Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8750
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8750
Grades: 3-5
| 495 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Comer Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8194
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8194
Grades: PK-2
| 579 students
Oglethorpe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
735 Athens Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8128
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 65% (majority Black).
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