For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,218 students in Cleveland, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cleveland, GA are Jack P Nix Elementary School, Mossy Creek Elementary School and White County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cleveland, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jack P Nix Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
342 W Kytle St
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-6935
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-6935
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Mossy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
128 Horace Fitzpatrick Dr
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-5000
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
White County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 Old Blairsville Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-4060
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Cleveland, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
328 Old Blairsville Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-0727
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-0727
Gr: 9 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cleveland, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cleveland, GA include Jack P Nix Elementary School, Mossy Creek Elementary School and White County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cleveland?
4 public elementary schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cleveland include: Jack P Nix Elementary School vs. Mossy Creek Elementary School, Mossy Creek Elementary School vs. Jack P Nix Elementary School
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