Schools in Zip Code 30528

Zip code 30528, serving the Cleveland, Georgia area, contains 6 schools—3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools—with a total enrollment of approximately 5,050 students, and is anchored by the White County district, which ranks in the 75th percentile of Georgia districts with a 4-star rating.

For parents, the standout school in this area is White County Middle School, which posts exceptional advanced coursework results: 84.5% proficiency in Algebra I and 86.9% in Physical Science, both far exceeding state averages, despite 85.3% of its students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. White County High School is also on a strong upward trajectory, climbing from the 70th to 80th percentile in state rankings over two years, with a 95.8% graduation rate and test scores above state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and US History. Among elementary schools, Jack P Nix Elementary School stands out for outperforming the state in 4th grade math (58.9% vs. 50.1%) despite 89.7% economic disadvantage, while Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White County Intermediate) and Mossy Creek Elementary School show more mixed results, with Mossy Creek trailing state averages in most grades. Mountain Education High School, operating under the State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School district, serves a fundamentally different population as a credit-recovery program, with a 13.5% graduation rate and 96.5% chronic absenteeism—metrics that should not be compared to traditional schools.

Key takeaways for families: the district performs above state averages despite high poverty levels (71-100% free/reduced lunch at traditional schools), and attendance is strong at elementary levels, with chronic absenteeism below the state average. However, spending disparities exist—Tesnatee Gap spends the most per student ($17,357) without producing the best outcomes, while Jack P Nix achieves more with less. White County High School's Algebra I proficiency nearly doubled in one year, signaling effective instructional improvements. For parents, this area offers a solid, improving school system with a notable middle school acceleration program, though the presence of Mountain Education High School highlights the diverse educational needs within the zip code.