For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,862 students in Cleveland, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cleveland, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Cleveland, GA are Mossy Creek Elementary School, Jack P Nix Elementary School and Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cleveland, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mossy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 Horace Fitzpatrick Dr
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-5000
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Jack P Nix Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
342 W Kytle St
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-6935
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-6935
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2696 Tesnatee Gap Valley Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-1037
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-1037
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
White County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 Old Blairsville Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-4060
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #55.
White County High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 Highway 129 N
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-2312
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-2312
Grades: 9-12
| 1,183 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Education Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1963 Tom Bell Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 219-4664
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 219-4664
Grades: 9-12
| 2,520 students
Cleveland, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
328 Old Blairsville Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-0727
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-0727
Grades: 9
| 327 students
676 Claude Sims Road
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-4947
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-4947
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cleveland, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Cleveland, GA include Mossy Creek Elementary School, Jack P Nix Elementary School and Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate).
How many public schools are located in Cleveland, GA?
6 public schools are located in Cleveland, GA.
What percentage of students in Cleveland, GA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cleveland, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland, GA?
Cleveland, GA public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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