For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,685 students in White County, GA (there are , 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 Mossy Creek Elementary School, Mount Yonah Elementary School and Jack P Nix 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 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), 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)
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
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Yonah Elementary School
(Math: 52% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 888 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 1,161 students
Rank: #77.
Mountain Education 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
| 1,893 students
White County 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in White County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in White County, GA include Mossy Creek Elementary School, Mount Yonah Elementary School and Jack P Nix 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, Mount Yonah Elementary School vs. Mossy Creek Elementary School, Mossy Creek Elementary School vs. Jack P Nix Elementary School
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