For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,685 students in White County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in White County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in White County, GA are Mount Yonah Elementary School, Jack P Nix Elementary School and Mossy Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in White County 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 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in White County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Yonah Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1161 Duncan Bridge Rd
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
(706) 865-3514
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
(706) 865-3514
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
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 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
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 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
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 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,161 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
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 | 1,893 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
White County 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 schools in White County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in White County, GA include Mount Yonah Elementary School, Jack P Nix Elementary School and Mossy Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in White County?
7 public schools are located in White County.
What percentage of students in White County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in White County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in White County include: Jack P Nix Elementary School vs. Mossy Creek Elementary School, Mountain Education High School vs. White County High School, Mount Yonah Elementary School vs. Mossy Creek Elementary School
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