Oconee Co students score high on SAT

The Oconee County School District says students at Oconee County High School and their counterparts at North Oconee High scored an SAT composite of 1,141, third highest in the state.

“I commend our recent graduates, current students, and all of their K-12 teachers for continued high levels of SAT achievement,” said Superintendent Jason L. Branch. “These results are a reflection of both academic excellence, as well as students' preparedness to excel in post-secondary experiences.”

The Oconee County School District says the number of students taking the tests increased from 472 in 2019 to 491 in 2020.