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Best Public Schools in Cleveland, GA

At a glance

Schools

5,050

Students

Districts

Top rankedJack P Nix Elementary School391^st of 1,238 Georgia elementary schools

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Biggest riser

White County Middle School up 27 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White County Intermediate) 12.7 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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Summary:

The city of Cleveland, Georgia is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area generally perform well, with some standout institutions like White County High School and Jack P Nix Elementary School leading the way.

White County High School is a top performer, consistently ranking among the top 25% of high schools in Georgia and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts strong test scores, particularly in subjects like Biology and US History, where over 50% of students are proficient. Additionally, Jack P Nix Elementary School stands out, ranking in the top 30% of Georgia elementary schools and demonstrating exceptional math and science proficiency rates, with over 60% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better.

While the schools in the White County district generally perform well, there is some variation in elementary school performance, with Tesnatee Gap Elementary and Mossy Creek Elementary ranking lower than Jack P Nix Elementary. Additionally, the district may need to address issues of equity and support for economically disadvantaged students, as the schools have relatively high rates of free or reduced-price lunch recipients.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)						Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mountain Education High School	Public	9-12	1963 Tom Bell Rd	Cleveland	30528	White County	State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 219-4664	1,692	79	21.4	32.3%	1,172 (69.3%)	67 (4.0%)	381 (22.5%)	5 (0.3%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (3.3%)	45	199^th of 452 public high schools	56.0%		44.6	213^th of 458 public high schools	53.5%	14	35.3	13.4	31.3	41.6																$10,139	$567	$9,572
White County Middle School	Public	6-8	283 Old Blairsville Rd	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	No	(706) 865-4060	900	62	14.4	85.3%	781 (86.8%)	10 (1.1%)	55 (6.1%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.3%)	62.5	189^th of 584 public middle schools	67.6%		58.9	216^th of 588 public middle schools	63.3%	27		98.0						37.7	49.5	40.8				34.5	46.0	49.7		47.7	37.0	$12,500	$321	$12,178
White County High School	Public	9-12	2600 Highway 129 N	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	No	(706) 865-2312	1,140	75	15.1	71.3%	965 (84.6%)	19 (1.7%)	85 (7.5%)	10 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (5.3%)	59.2	125^th of 452 public high schools	72.3%		59.1	138^th of 458 public high schools	69.9%	13	45.6	34.8	50.0	50.8																$13,736	$658	$13,078
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White County Intermediate)	Public	PK, KG-5	2696 Tesnatee Gap Valley Rd	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 865-1037	482	38	12.7	88.4%	436 (90.5%)	4 (0.8%)	17 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	39.4	693^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	44.0%		43.8	636^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.0%	57					29.9	32.6	41.5				41.8	34.9	31.7				31.7			$17,357	$1,227	$16,130
Jack P Nix Elementary School	Public	K-5	342 W Kytle St	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 865-6935	409	31	13.4	89.7%	339 (82.9%)	12 (2.9%)	37 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	64.2	391^st of 1238 public elementary schools	68.4%		72.8	312^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.0%	79					27.8	33.8	58.7				44.4	58.5	61.9				57.1			$14,480	$1,059	$13,421
Mossy Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	128 Horace Fitzpatrick Dr	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 865-5000	427	34	12.7	100.0%	354 (82.9%)	4 (0.9%)	40 (9.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.4%)	52.1	537^th of 1238 public elementary schools	56.6%		50.4	560^th of 1248 public elementary schools	55.1%	23					30.8	34.5	48.3				49.0	46.6	38.3				40.7			$15,716	$1,345	$14,371

Cities Near Cleveland

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sautee Nacoochee	6.33 mi	1	99^th
Dahlonega	9.72 mi	4	115^th
Gainesville	12.53 mi	36	248^th
Suches	13.3 mi	1
Demorest	13.32 mi	3	94^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.