Oconee County High School
2721 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677. 263 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 80.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
16% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 73.9% of graduates to college; Oconee County High School sends 80.3%, 6 points more than expected.
The path from Oconee County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 57.8%Georgia private college 6.5%Out-of-state college 7.6%Georgia technical college 8.4%Career credential, working 5.7%Working, not in college 10.3%Not found in Georgia records 3.8%Share of the 263 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: The University of Alabama, University of Florida, Belmont University, Brevard College, Brigham Young University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt University of North Georgia 55 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 University of Georgia 38 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia College & State University 22 60% $20,803 $64,452 $21,500 Athens Technical College 21 64% $7,929 $40,154 — Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 11 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: North Oconee High School (4.0 mi, 85.6% to college) · Classic City High School (6.9 mi, 19.9% to college) · Clarke Central High School (7.3 mi, 70.4% to college) · Foothills Regional High School (8.1 mi, 22.5% to college) · Cedar Shoals High School (8.3 mi, 55.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Oconee County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Oconee County | Oconee County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 80.3% | 83.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 99.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,137 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 76.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Oconee County High School graduates go to college?
- 80.3% of the Class of 2024 at Oconee County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Oconee County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Oconee County High School graduates are University of North Georgia, University of Georgia and Georgia College & State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Oconee County High School?
- Oconee County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 99.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Oconee County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 46% of Oconee County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
