Total enrollment
5,474
-671 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
White County
Georgia · Public K-12
White County in Georgia is home to 7 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 5,474 students between them, broken out as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high. White County Public Schools is the largest district by enrollment.
4-year change in White County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How White County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.8% | #49 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,474 | #56 of 137 | #1,243 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #69 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #126 of 137 | #1,973 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 68.0% | #104 of 137 | #804 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.8% | #126 of 137 | #1,710 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
28,810
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
5,474
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$70,666
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.0%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
4
1,742 students
Middle
1
900 students
High
2
2,832 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
White County Public Schools
3,782 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in White County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Education High School | Cleveland | High | 09-12 | 1,692 | · |
| White County High School | Cleveland | High | 09-12 | 1,140 | · |
| White County Middle School | Cleveland | Middle | 06-08 | 900 | · |
| Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 482 | · |
| Mossy Creek Elementary School | Cleveland | Elementary | PK-05 | 427 | · |
| Mount Yonah Elementary School | Sautee Nacoochee | Elementary | PK-05 | 424 | · |
| Jack P Nix Elementary School | Cleveland | Elementary | KG-05 | 409 | · |
Cities in White County
About White County
White County is a rural-scale Georgia county of about 28,810 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 5,474 students.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $70,666 a year, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% higher than the Georgia median.
For a sense of the school types, White County is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,742 students), 1 middle school (900), and 2 high schools (2,832).
The largest single district in White County is White County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,782 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,474 students, decreased 11% from the 6,145 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for White County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data