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Oconee County Middle School

1101 Mars Hill Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677Oconee County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
926
Students
Total enrolled
$13,389
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 7% vs nat'l
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 926 students in grades 06–08 in Watkinsville, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,389 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Oconee County Middle School is a large middle in Watkinsville, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 926 students. The district invests $13,389 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Oconee County Middle School

926
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
60
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution463 male · 463 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 111 students
Student Composition
79%
8%
Asian4%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black5%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130396000018

Academic Outcomes at Oconee County Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30677

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,389Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,389
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,891
Student Support$2,544
Administration$1,607
Operations$2,008
Other$1,339
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,389 spent per student, an estimated $5,931 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
48%
State government
44.3%
Local (property tax)
48.5%
Federal programs
7.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Dove Creek Elementary SchoolColham Ferry Elementary SchoolRocky Branch Elementary SchoolHigh Shoals Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Malcom Bridge Middle School
↓
High School
North Oconee High SchoolOconee County High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyOconee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOconee County →
Phone: (706)769-3575
NCES ID: 130396000018
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Watkinsville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Oconee County
High
North Oconee High School
1,479 students · 09–12
10% FRL
High
Oconee County High School
1,251 students · 09–12
● 40 opp10% FRL
Mid
Malcom Bridge Middle School
1,074 students · 06–08
11% FRL
Elem
Dove Creek Elementary School
668 students · PK–05
● 37 opp12% FRL
Elem
Colham Ferry Elementary School
609 students · PK–05
● 40 opp14% FRL
Elem
Rocky Branch Elementary School
595 students · PK–05
8% FRL
Elem
High Shoals Elementary School
557 students · PK–05
● 34 opp11% FRL
Elem
Oconee County Primary School
500 students · PK–02
● 40 opp18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1101 Mars Hill Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.