For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,832 students in Cleveland, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cleveland, GA are White County High School and Mountain Education High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Cleveland, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 27%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White County High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cleveland, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Highway 129 N
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-2312
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-2312
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Education High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1963 Tom Bell Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 219-4664
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 219-4664
Gr: 9-12 | 1,692 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 high schools in Cleveland, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cleveland, GA include White County High School and Mountain Education High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cleveland?
2 public high schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cleveland include: Mountain Education High School vs. White County High School, White County High School vs. Mountain Education High School
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