Oglethorpe County High School
655 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Oglethorpe County High School, located in Lexington, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Oglethorpe County. As a key component of the Oglethorpe County School System, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school environment typically emphasizes a blend of traditional classroom learning, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement, reflecting the values of the surrounding rural and semi-rural population.
Beyond its academic offerings, Oglethorpe County High School is deeply integrated into the local community spirit. The school hosts a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that foster school pride and help develop well-rounded students. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal growth and social development, the institution strives to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the families and residents of Lexington and the greater Oglethorpe County area.
Beyond its academic offerings, Oglethorpe County High School is deeply integrated into the local community spirit. The school hosts a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that foster school pride and help develop well-rounded students. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal growth and social development, the institution strives to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the families and residents of Lexington and the greater Oglethorpe County area.
655
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 390 |
| Hispanic | 99 |
| Black | 126 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More | 25 |
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White390 (59.5 %)
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Black126 (19.2 %)
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Hispanic99 (15.1 %)
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Two or More25 (3.8 %)
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Asian15 (2.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Oglethorpe County |
| Phone: | (706)743-8124 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 655 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 41.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 545 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
190
Grade 10
169
Grade 11
155
Grade 12
141
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 190 |
| Grade 10 | 169 |
| Grade 11 | 155 |
| Grade 12 | 141 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 307 | 46.9% |
| Male | 348 | 53.1% |