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White County

Georgia · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 6,408 students, in a county of 28,810 residents.

Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
6,408
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,666
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.8%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
White County
3,827 students · 2 districts in White County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of White County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
80%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.3% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mountain Education Charter High SchoolClevelandHigh09-122,581·
White County High SchoolClevelandHigh09-121,176·
White County Middle SchoolClevelandMiddle06-08858·
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)ClevelandElementaryPK-05509·
Mount Yonah Elementary SchoolSautee NacoocheeElementaryPK-05459·
Jack P Nix Elementary SchoolClevelandElementaryKG-05416·
Mossy Creek Elementary SchoolClevelandElementaryPK-05409·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve White County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in White County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 6,408.
How many high schools are in White County?
White County, Georgia has 2 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in White County?
White County is the largest school district in White County, serving approximately 3,827 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in White County?
White County has roughly 28,810 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in White County?
Median household income in White County is $70,666, above the Georgia average of $62,740. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of White County?
Approximately 24.0% of adults 25 and older in White County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in White County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 42.8% of students in White County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Georgia county average of 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in White County schools?
Across White County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of White County?
White County residents are approximately 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in White County is owner-occupied?
White County has about 13,952 housing units, of which roughly 78.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data