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White County Middle School

Q: Is White County Middle School a good school?

White County Middle School ranks 189 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

189^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 68% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

White County Middle School is a public middle school in Cleveland, Georgia, serving 888 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the White County School District, which is ranked 57th out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

White County Middle School consistently outperforms the state and county averages in various Milestones Assessment subjects, including Algebra I, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had a 98% proficiency rate in Algebra I, compared to 45.5% for the White County district and 44.9% for the state. The school has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 30% of Georgia middle schools in recent years, and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Chestatee Middle School and North Hall Middle School, White County Middle School stands out with its lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 14.5 students per teacher, and higher spending per student, ranging from $8,147 to $8,566 per student in the past three school years. These factors, along with the school's consistent academic performance, suggest that White County Middle School has the resources and strategies in place to support student success.

900

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,500

Per pupil spending ?

85.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

283 Old Blairsville Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528

(706) 865-4060

District: White County

Students who attend White County Middle School usually attend:

High:

White County High School

Feeder schools for White County Middle School:

Elementary:	Jack P Nix Elementary School
	Mossy Creek Elementary School
	Mount Yonah Elementary School
	Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White County Intermediate)

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 70th percentile in 2015 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (27% vs 20% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg43%

Georgia avg40%

189^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

57^th of 206White County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	62.5	189 of 584	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.9	216 of 588	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.8	189 of 577	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.6	163 of 567	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	70.6	142 of 542	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	70.9	150 of 559	73.2%	★★★★☆
2018	66.2	157 of 543	71.1%	★★★★☆
2017	68.0	145 of 539	73.1%	★★★★☆
2016	58.5	200 of 545	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.3	163 of 537	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.7	204 of 521	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.9	127 of 527	75.9%	★★★★☆
2012	76.1	101 of 508	80.1%	★★★★☆
2011	77.1	90 of 504	82.1%	★★★★☆
2010	73.2	103 of 494	79.1%	★★★★☆
2009	72.6	100 of 466	78.5%	★★★★☆
2008	72.5	103 of 462	77.7%	★★★★☆
2007	73.4	88 of 445	80.2%	★★★★☆
2006	70.4	104 of 420	75.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I98%+53 vs state

Science48%+19 vs state

Mathematics43%~ state avg

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Social Studies37%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, April 23, 2020

If you have a special needs student, this school is terrible. If you already live in the county, find a private school. If you are considering moving here, don't buy a home in White County. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th 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
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
South Habersham Middle School	Public	6-8	237 Old Athens Hwy	Cornelia	30531	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-7121	456	41	11.1	94.5%	178 (39.0%)	14 (3.1%)	233 (51.1%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)	64.6	176^th of 584 public middle schools	69.9%		72.4	137^th of 588 public middle schools	76.7%	39	100.0	41.4	40.4	43.5	42.1	44.1	57.1	32.7	47.6	$15,933	$382	$15,551
North Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	4856 Rilla Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 983-9749	826	59	14.1	41.8%	635 (76.9%)	13 (1.6%)	154 (18.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.3%)	60.4	205^th of 584 public middle schools	64.9%		66.8	167^th of 588 public middle schools	71.6%	38	100.0	32.7	44.5	39.4	35.5	53.4	58.2	11.8	52.6	$12,580	$328	$12,252
Lumpkin County Middle School	Public	6-8	152 School Dr	Dahlonega	30533	Lumpkin County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 864-6180	864	61	14.0	55.6%	742 (85.9%)	6 (0.7%)	88 (10.2%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.5%)	52.7	249^th of 584 public middle schools	57.4%		52.1	262^nd of 588 public middle schools	55.4%	13	100.0	38.4	34.4	35.3	33.7	32.9	38.2	38.5	49.5	$12,795	$592	$12,203
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School	Public	6-8	3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy	Demorest	30535	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-0830	566	48	11.8	92.4%	253 (44.7%)	18 (3.2%)	251 (44.3%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.5%)	64.6	177^th of 584 public middle schools	69.7%		65.3	177^th of 588 public middle schools	69.9%		100.0	41.4	37.1	37.3	42.2	41.6	55.4	47.7	49.2	$13,511	$292	$13,219
North Habersham Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Wall Bridge Rd	Clarkesville	30523	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 754-2915	542	44	12.2	78.8%	446 (82.3%)	8 (1.5%)	59 (10.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	84.7	80^th of 584 public middle schools	86.3%		84.8	79^th of 588 public middle schools	86.6%	1	100.0	47.7	44.8	59.6	51.7	55.0	79.2	71.9	69.5	$13,006	$263	$12,743
Chestatee Middle School	Public	6-8	2740 Fran Mar Dr	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 297-6270	834	66	12.5	71.5%	349 (41.8%)	6 (0.7%)	454 (54.4%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	15 (1.8%)	40.2	338^th of 584 public middle schools	42.1%		40.8	329^th of 588 public middle schools	44.0%	9	77.8	25.0	31.2	26.3	34.9	41.2	48.4	16.5	25.3	$13,946	$708	$13,237

Frequently Asked Questions about White County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of White County Middle School?

Students at White County Middle School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is White County Middle School a good school?

White County Middle School ranks 189^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is White County Middle School in?

White County

What high school do graduates of White County Middle School attend?

Students who attend White County Middle School usually go on to attend White County High School

How many students attend White County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 900 students attended White County Middle School.

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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.

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