Oconee County Middle School in Watkinsville, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Oconee County Middle School is a rural public school in Watkinsville, Georgia that is part of Oconee County School District. It serves 940 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.1:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

940 Students

52 Teachers

1101 Mars Hill Rd

Watkinsville, GA 30677 View local requests

http://www.oconee.k12.ga.us/ocms/

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Oconee County Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Huff

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Mrs. Norman

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Oconee County Middle School Demographics

24%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Oconee County Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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