HIGH SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
High Shoals Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Oconee County school district, located in Bishop, GA with about 546 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, High Shoals Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
High Shoals Elementary School, located in Bishop, Georgia, is part of the highly-regarded Oconee County School District. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational base in core subjects, supported by dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention to help every child reach their full potential.
Beyond its academic focus, High Shoals Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Bishop community, maintaining a strong partnership with families to enhance the educational experience. The school frequently promotes a well-rounded approach to learning by integrating technology, arts, and extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity and collaboration. With a mission rooted in preparing students for future success, High Shoals remains a cornerstone of the Oconee County community, consistently striving to create a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere for all its learners.
For more information, contact High Shoals Elementary School at (706) 310-1985 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
http://hses.oconeeschools.org
HIGH SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bishop, GA with about 546 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Oconee County
- Total Students:
- 546
- Teachers:
- 38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 546 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGH SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.