For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,619 students in Oglethorpe County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oglethorpe County, GA are Oglethorpe County Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oglethorpe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
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 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Comer Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8194
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8194
Gr: PK-2 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Oglethorpe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oglethorpe County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oglethorpe County, GA include Oglethorpe County Middle School and Oglethorpe County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oglethorpe County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Oglethorpe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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