For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,054 students in White County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in White County, GA are White County High School and Mountain Education High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in White County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
White County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 27%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White County High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in White County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Highway 129 N
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-2312
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-2312
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Education High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1963 Tom Bell Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 219-4664
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 219-4664
Gr: 9-12 | 1,893 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
White County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
328 Old Blairsville Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-0727
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-0727
Gr: 9 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in White County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in White County, GA include White County High School and Mountain Education High School.
How many public high schools are located in White County?
2 public high schools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in White County include: Mountain Education High School vs. White County High School, White County High School vs. Mountain Education High School
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