In the 2024-25 school year, Oconee County Middle School had 37 African American students, representing a 5.7% increase from the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Oconee County Middle School’s total enrollment reached 927 students in 2024-25. African American students comprised 4% of the population, ranking among the school’s smallest demographic groups.
The school, part of the Oconee County School District, is administratively centered in Watkinsville.
Out of 11 schools in the district, Oconee County High School reported the largest enrollment of African American students for 2024-25, with 51 students.
More than 1.7 million students attended Georgia’s public schools, as outlined in the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Enrollment was concentrated in elementary grades (787,206 students, 45.9%), followed by middle schools (388,733 students, 22.7%) and high schools (539,092 students, 31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues as a significant problem for Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reported. In an effort to improve attendance, GaDOE initiated a new statewide campaign featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness efforts, and focused support for districts with high absentee rates.
Georgia lawmakers updated attendance laws in 2025 with a measure that prohibits expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The legislation also introduces expanded reporting rules and aligns with alternative paths to graduation.
As of 2026, the student-to-teacher ratio in Georgia was about 14:1, beating the national average of 15:1, according to public school data.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 802 | 48 | 6% |
| 2011-12 | 807 | 48 | 6% |
| 2012-13 | 824 | 49 | 6% |
| 2013-14 | 843 | 50 | 6% |
| 2014-15 | 828 | 41 | 5% |
| 2015-16 | 808 | 48 | 6% |
| 2016-17 | 841 | 42 | 5% |
| 2017-18 | 847 | 42 | 5% |
| 2018-19 | 907 | 45 | 5% |
| 2019-20 | 922 | 36 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 952 | 38 | 4% |
| 2021-22 | 916 | 36 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 942 | 47 | 5% |
| 2023-24 | 889 | 35 | 4% |
| 2024-25 | 927 | 37 | 4% |
