Oconee County Middle School registered 74 Hispanic students for the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 39.6% increase compared with the prior year, based on Georgia Department of Education data.
The school’s total enrollment reached 927 students for 2024-25. Hispanic students comprised 8% of the student body, ranking as the second-largest demographic group at the school.
Oconee County Middle School operates within the Oconee County School District, which has its main office in Watkinsville.
Out of the 11 schools in the Oconee County School District, North Oconee High School had the highest number of Hispanic students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, with 114 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports that in Georgia, public school students were approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools post-pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education states. In response, GaDOE has introduced a statewide strategy that features a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness efforts, and targeted support for districts most in need to improve daily attendance figures.
In 2025, Georgia legislators approved updates to school attendance regulations that prohibit students from being expelled solely for absenteeism. The legislation also establishes additional reporting requirements and aligns with initiatives to help students attain diplomas via alternative pathways.
Looking at 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is an improvement over the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 802 | 24 | 3% |
| 2011-12 | 807 | 32 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 824 | 41 | 5% |
| 2013-14 | 843 | 50 | 6% |
| 2014-15 | 828 | 49 | 6% |
| 2015-16 | 808 | 56 | 7% |
| 2016-17 | 841 | 67 | 8% |
| 2017-18 | 847 | 59 | 7% |
| 2018-19 | 907 | 63 | 7% |
| 2019-20 | 922 | 55 | 6% |
| 2020-21 | 952 | 76 | 8% |
| 2021-22 | 916 | 64 | 7% |
| 2022-23 | 942 | 75 | 8% |
| 2023-24 | 889 | 53 | 6% |
| 2024-25 | 927 | 74 | 8% |
