There were 568 Hispanic students enrolled in Oconee County school in the 2023-24 school year, 13.2% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.
Data showed that Oconee County welcomed 7,919 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Hispanic students comprised 7.2% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the 11 schools in Oconee County, North Oconee High School recorded the highest enrollment of Hispanic students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 115 students.
While enrollment in Georgia inches closer to pre-pandemic levels, chronic absenteeism remains a serious challenge. In 2023, a significant portion of students (23%) missed 10% or more of their classes. Although this is slightly better than the peak of 25% in 2022, it’s still nearly double the pre-pandemic rate of 13% recorded in 2019.
| School name | % of Hispanic Students | Total Hispanic Students | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcom Bridge Elementary School | 14% | 82 | 586 |
| Malcom Bridge Middle School | 9% | 51 | 577 |
| Oconee County Primary School | 9% | 36 | 400 |
| North Oconee High School | 8% | 115 | 1,447 |
| Oconee County High School | 7% | 89 | 1,276 |
| Colham Ferry Elementary School | 7% | 40 | 580 |
| Oconee County Middle School | 6% | 53 | 889 |
| High Shoals Elementary School | 6% | 34 | 571 |
| Rocky Branch Elementary School | 5% | 31 | 622 |
| Oconee County Elementary School | 5% | 20 | 403 |
| Dove Creek Elementary School | 3% | 17 | 568 |
