Rocky Branch Elementary School

5250 Hog Mountain Road

School District

Oconee County Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 20, 2019

10 out of 10! The teachers adjust school work and assignments based on students needs. The character education program is better than I’ve seen at the any of the other 6 schools my children have attended.
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2019

We have not had a pleasant experience with this school. Our child had too much homework and she was only in kindergarten. Bullying was not dealt with properly. There is not much diversity and there is a very cliquey feel. Having moved from Fulton county to Oconee "for the schools" was not a good decision for us. There is a tremendous amount of focus and energy on testing and keeping the "great school" image rather than actual learning. We have since moved to Timothy Elementary in Athens where our children are thriving.
Submitted by parent on December 21, 2014

As a parent of 3 I can tell you first hand this is by far the best Elementary School any of my children have attended. This includes Jefferson City Elementary in Jefferson, Timothy Elementary in Athens, and Oglethorpe Elementary in Athens. We have been very involved and the children not only are pushed to excel but they are free from bullying which was not taken seriously in the Athens schools. My children also have additional learning needs which have been handled very well as they also were in the Jefferson City School. We moved to Oconee from Clarke County for the schools and because our issues (bullying of our children) were not promptly dealt with by Clarke County Administrators. We have never been happier and prefer the strong Science and Math offered by the Public Schools vs. the local Private Schools.
Submitted by other on September 18, 2013

My husband and I visited RBES to eat lunch with our granddaughters for Grandparents Week. We were very impressed with all aspects of your school: the security measures (while at the same time receiving a friendly welcome), the structure, discipline, and behavior of the students, the attentiveness of teachers and support staff to the students and to us, and the cleanliness and overall culture of the building. I am proud that my grandchildren are able to attend school in such a loving, caring atmosphere, and the academics speak for themselves! I know this was not just for Grandparents Week because anytime I ask the girls, "How was school today?", "It was awesome." Is their reply! From a very thankful Gigi and Papa G
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2012

I moved to Oconee County over six years ago. Several of my family members live here. One of the main reasons we chose Oconee County was because of the schools. Excellent teachers. We have loved all the teachers we have gotten to know. I am a parent and foster parent. Several of my foster children came to my home and needed to be enrolled in school here as soon as we could. i called the schools and they worked with me to complete the paperwork to get them in a class right away. One of my children and several of my relatives children were and are enrolled in the Oconee County Public School System. Nothing but positive things to say. Very friendly helpful staff. Always there for the students and parents. Love everything about Oconee County Public Schools. My son is special needs and the schools are very helpful and supportive of that. Always willing to do what is needed and proactive. I feel as though it's a team effort. My son is in first grade. I pray he will stay in Oconee County Public Schools for the next 11 plus years. I have a two year old foster daughter that I am in the process of adopting so we will be staying in Oconee County for years to come.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2011

I have a 5 year old at RBES and I can tell you first hand what a horrible experience we have had so far. My son's Kindergarten teacher should not be allowed to teach children. We complained to the principal and she was less than helpful. Out of all of the schools I have had children in within Oconee County this is the worst and only bad one we have found. Oconee Primary and Malcom Bridge are much better schools with great teachers and administration. RBES does not care about your child they only are concerned with what is best for the teacher and their test scores.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010

This school provides a very personalized education and caring, hands on administration.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010

The staff is tops! We love all the teachers and para pros!
Submitted by parent on April 05, 2010

I have two children attending RBES. We are in our second year here. We were at another elementary in Oconee but were rezoned to the RBES district. From day 1, I was impressed with how friendly the staff were, you actually feel welcome as soon as you enter through the doors. My kids adjusted well to the move, made friends easily, but had a harder time adjusting (at first) to the higher level of education taught here. I'm very impressed with all of the teachers & the curriculum taught. Communication is by far, the absolute best I've ever experienced. There is not a problem with giving medications, if you fill out the form allowing them to give meds to your child. I would highly recommend anyone come take a tour of RBES.
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2010

Safety is a problem at this school. Administration of medication is sometimes forgotten. There is low income apartments that are located within a mile of the school and makes riding the bus a danger to children. The school system has no control over safety of the bus stop. The school does not recognize chronic asthma as a serious medical condition and will not aid parents with a child with this condition with any special edcation services to help with excessive abscences due to this chronic condition.