At the time, North Davidson High and Ledford Senior were past max student capacity.

The long-awaited news came when the board approved for a new high school to be built near the current Oak Grove Middle School, and a bid was formally accepted in November 2015, for Samet to start construction.

[2] Hiring for Oak Grove began in early January 2017, with the posting guidance and athletic staff.

Most of the school officially opened to students on August 28, 2017, (excludes the gym, Auxiliary gym, Fine Arts department, auditorium, and athletic facilities).

The athletic director for Oak Grove is Stan Smith.