Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance): Schools & Education
6 public schools serve Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance). North Oconee High School is the largest at 1,479 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,198 students.
- ~21,224 residents per school (vs Georgia ~772).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 21,224 residents per school. 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | Oconee County, Oconee County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1301170, 1303960 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,198 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 299 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 899 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 21.4% |
| Schools Count | 6 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Georgia Institute of Cosmetology |
| Nearest College · City | Athens |
| Nearest College · Phone | 706549640025 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.7 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | WINTERVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (706) 742-7735 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 115 MARIGOLD LANE, WINTERVILLE GA 30683 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 47.3% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12