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White County High School

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White County High School ranks 125 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 72% of Georgia high schools

Summary

White County High School is a public high school in Cleveland, Georgia, serving 1,161 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the White County School District, which is ranked 57 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

White County High School consistently performs above the state average in Milestones Assessment test scores across various subjects, including American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 45.6% in American Literature and Composition, 34.8% in Algebra I, 50% in Biology, and 50.8% in United States History, all of which were higher than the state averages. The school has also maintained strong four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 93.0% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average. Additionally, White County High School has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $9,263 to $9,926 over the past few years, and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.8 to 16.2.

When compared to nearby schools, such as East Hall High School, Chestatee High School, Habersham Central High School, and North Hall High School, White County High School stands out with its higher academic performance and graduation rates. This consistent level of achievement has earned the school a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking among the top 125 high schools in Georgia for the 2024-2025 school year.

1,140

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,736

Per pupil spending ?

71.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2600 Highway 129 N
Cleveland, GA 30528

(706) 865-2312

District: White County

Feeder schools for White County High School:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2015 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Above the Georgia median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2015

!Algebra I scores 10 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg48%

Georgia avg42%

125^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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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	59.2	125 of 452	72.3%	★★★★☆
2024	59.1	138 of 458	69.9%	★★★★☆
2023	61.9	111 of 442	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	63.6	105 of 429	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	62.2	97 of 410	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	70.5	74 of 438	83.1%	★★★★☆
2018	80.7	38 of 428	91.1%	★★★★★
2017	66.3	71 of 420	83.1%	★★★★☆
2016	64.9	84 of 426	80.3%	★★★★☆
2015	71.3	62 of 435	85.7%	★★★★☆
2014	72.8	64 of 425	84.9%	★★★★☆
2013	81.1	41 of 425	90.4%	★★★★★
2012	77.1	60 of 396	84.8%	★★★★☆
2011	69.7	96 of 402	76.1%	★★★★☆
2010	79.7	55 of 384	85.7%	★★★★☆
2009	76.9	56 of 372	84.9%	★★★★☆
2008	76.3	58 of 370	84.3%	★★★★☆
2007	75.3	56 of 358	84.4%	★★★★☆
2006	75.5	50 of 335	85.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History51%+12 vs state

Biology50%+6 vs state

American Literature and Composition46%+5 vs state

Algebra I35%-10 vs state

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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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
Lumpkin County High School	Public	9-12	2001 Indian Dr	Dahlonega	30533	Lumpkin County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	No	(706) 864-6186	1,125	73	15.3	44.2%	965 (85.8%)	8 (0.7%)	113 (10.0%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.8%)	66.2	99^th of 452 public high schools	78.1%		64.9	106^th of 458 public high schools	76.9%	7	56.7	33.9	50.4	60.1	$13,393	$352	$13,041
North Hall High School	Public	9-12	4885 Mount Vernon Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 983-7331	1,164	72	16.2	31.6%	903 (77.6%)	17 (1.5%)	202 (17.4%)	9 (0.8%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.4%)	58.9	127^th of 452 public high schools	71.9%		52.1	171^st of 458 public high schools	62.7%	44	51.9	44.7	50.0	30.6	$12,438	$338	$12,099
Habersham Success Academy	Public	6-12	171 Raider Cir	Mount Airy	30563	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 894-3056	75	3	28.8	100.0%	54 (72.0%)	2 (2.7%)	15 (20.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.0%)								(n/a)	16.7
Habersham Central High School	Public	9-12	2059 State Hwy 197 S	Mount Airy	30563	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-7161	1,611	93	17.4	77.2%	928 (57.6%)	52 (3.2%)	542 (33.6%)	33 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (3.4%)	67.4	93^rd of 452 public high schools	79.4%		70.2	86^th of 458 public high schools	81.2%	7	42.0	4.8	52.2	59.9	$11,167	$447	$10,721
Chestatee High School	Public	9-12	3005 Sardis Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 532-1162	1,245	82	15.1	62.6%	487 (39.1%)	27 (2.2%)	703 (56.5%)	8 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (1.4%)	30.1	297^th of 452 public high schools	34.3%		36.8	255^th of 458 public high schools	44.3%	42	30.0	11.2	37.5	24.4	$12,480	$350	$12,130
East Hall High School	Public	9-12	3534 E Hall Rd	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-9921	1,287	84	15.3	72.0%	310 (24.1%)	93 (7.2%)	837 (65.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	40 (3.1%)	25.9	324^th of 452 public high schools	28.3%		29.4	297^th of 458 public high schools	35.2%	27	26.3	22.0	28.4	28.1	$12,860	$909	$11,951

Frequently Asked Questions about White County High School

Is White County High School a good school?

White County High School ranks 125^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend White County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,140 students attended White County High School.

What district is White County High School in?

White County

What is the racial makeup of White County High School?

Students at White County High School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into White County High School?

White County High School is fed by the following schools:

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

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