Oglethorpe County High School Competitors

Oconee County Schools' vision includes ensuring all students receive a rigorous, balanced education that will enable them to compete in and contribute to a global society. The district is ranked as one of the top county school systems in Georgia by Niche and SchoolDigger. Both high schools in the district are ranked in the top 6% nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. For more information about OCS, please visit www.oconeeschools.org.

Athens Academy is a co-ed, independent day school located in Oconee County, Georgia, serving over 950 students in grades K3-12 from 19 counties. Through the school's mission of "Excellence with honor in the educational and personal experience of each student," the four pillars of academics, arts, service, and athletics are emphasized: Academics Athens Academy is known for its exceptional curriculum. Just a few aspects of the academic program include the integration of STEM concepts, the newly-expanded international studies program, and elective courses in evolutionary genetics, local history, global challenges, and multi-variable calculus--to name a few. Graduates find themselves very well prepared for college and beyond. Fine Arts The arts are a vital component of each child's day. Students begin performing on the stage in K3. Formal orchestra education is available for grades 2-12. All Middle School students study art and drama, and in Upper School, electives include photography, film, graphic design, and much more. Service The importance of helping others is emphasized beginning in Preschool. Service projects range from Toys for Tots and canned goods collections; volunteering weekly in the homeless shelter and food bank; Relay for Life; Special Olympics; and much more. Students raise an average of $10,000 for local charities each year. Athletics With its competitive athletic program, the school fields 19 varsity teams in 11 sports (football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, track, cross country, golf, tennis, swimming, soccer, cheer) and holds 46 state championships. Alumni The Alumni Association has 2,200+ members across 45 states and 19 countries. Special events include the Alumni Family Picnic, class reunions, career panels, and the spring breakfast, when the newest graduates are welcomed as new alumni. This year, Head of School John Thorsen has hosted Alumni Gatherings in Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Boston, and several other cities.

Riverside Military Academy, est. 1907, is one of the nation's premier college preparatory boarding and day private schools. We educate young men in grades 6-12 who form a diverse Corps of Cadets representing 27 countries. The Academy offers a positive, challenging, and structured environment that stresses hard work in the classroom and on the athletic field. Riverside's distinctive military structure, academic and athletic programs, and leadership and character development enhance the overall educational experience while producing young men of character, sound judgment, and commitment. Our Academy welcomes young men who benefit from structure and challenge as well as above-average students who are striving to gain admission to prestigious colleges and universities around the world. Our teachers understand the way young men think and learn best with hands-on activities and shorter class periods. With a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, each cadet receives the individual attention that enables him to succeed. Riverside cadets annually earn millions of dollars in collegiate scholarship offers. If a young man is interested in applying to a U.S. Service Academy, Riverside can help. RMA cadets choosing to pursue service academy admission have consistently received appointments to one or more of the service academies. Riverside's college counselors have extensive experience managing the 12-14 month application process, and they work with cadets and their families to navigate the required documentation that minimizes mistakes and maximizes each cadet's strengths and accomplishments. RMA has been an Army JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction for over 85 years. The school's beautiful 206 acre campus and outstanding facilities are located in Gainesville, GA on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Learn more about the Academy at www.riversidemilitary.com, or call 1-800-692-2338.