High Shoals Elementary School

(706)310-1985

hses.oconeeschools.org

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

High Shoals Elementary School, located in Bishop, Georgia, is part of the highly-regarded Oconee County School District. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational base in core subjects, supported by dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention to help every child reach their full potential.

Beyond its academic focus, High Shoals Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Bishop community, maintaining a strong partnership with families to enhance the educational experience. The school frequently promotes a well-rounded approach to learning by integrating technology, arts, and extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity and collaboration. With a mission rooted in preparing students for future success, High Shoals remains a cornerstone of the Oconee County community, consistently striving to create a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere for all its learners.

585

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Shoals Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	43
Black	19
Asian	10
Two or More	29

White
484 (82.7%)
Hispanic
43 (7.4%)
Two or More
29 (5.0%)
Black
19 (3.2%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oconee County
Phone:	(706)310-1985
Website:	http://hses.oconeeschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 97