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Enrollment
1,692
High
STATE 1,120
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STATE SPECIALTY SCHOOLS I- MOUNTAIN EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL·NCES 130021403723
Mountain Education High School
1963 Tom Bell Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528 · (706) 219-4664 · White County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,692 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
21.4:1
79 FTE teachers
STATE 15.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
547 students
STATE 74%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 241 | 14% |
| Grade 10 | 426 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 437 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 588 | 35% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Mountain Education High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Education High School this school | 1,692 | 32.3% | N/A |
| East Forsyth High School Gainesville | 1,588 | 34.8% | 46.8% |
| Cherokee Bluff High School Flowery Branch | 1,202 | 31.5% | 48.4% |
| River Ridge High School Woodstock | 1,902 | 29.8% | 75.1% |
| Sequoyah High School Canton | 2,021 | 26.3% | 56.5% |
| North Hall High School Gainesville | 1,164 | 31.6% | 56.4% |
Matched among Georgia high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mountain Education High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,692 | #117 of 480 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.4:1 | #410 of 413 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.7% | #281 of 413 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 32.3% | #378 of 425 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.4% | #18 of 168 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,692
-693 (-29%) vs 2020
+59% since 2010-11, when it was 1,062
Student : Teacher
21.4:1
was 23.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,692 | 78.9 | 21.4:1 | 32% (547) |
| 2023-24 | 1,893 | 115.1 | 16.4:1 | 41% (780) |
| 2022-23 | 2,581 | 135.8 | 19.0:1 | 30% (780) |
| 2020-21 | 2,385 | 103 | 23.2:1 | 1% (30) |
| 2017-18 | 2,237 | 92.6 | 24.2:1 | 59% (1,326) |
| 2015-16 | 1,601 | 60 | 26.7:1 | 69% (1,108) |
| 2010-11 | 1,062 | 55 | 19.3:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mountain Education High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (2,237 to 1,692); teachers down 15% (92.6 to 78.9).
About Mountain Education High School
Mountain Education High School is a large high school that serves part of Cleveland, Georgia. Its 1,692 students are spread across grades 9 through 12. The school's enrollment is 51% above the 1,120 average for high schools in Georgia.
Mountain Education High School is part of State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School.
White students account for 69% of enrollment at Mountain Education High School. Smaller groups are 23% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 3% multiracial. For comparison, the population of White County is roughly 90% White. The chance that two students picked at random at Mountain Education High School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 47%.
The school reported 78.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 21.4:1. For comparison, high schools in Georgia average 15.2:1. About 32% of students, or 547, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in White County is 68%.
White County has about 28,810 residents, and median household income is about $70,666, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. Federal data list 7 public schools in White County, with a combined enrollment of about 5,474.
Mount Yonah Elementary School is located about 2.3 miles from Mountain Education High School. Other public schools within five miles: 5.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Distant, or in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Mountain Education High School had 2,385 students in 2020-21 and 1,692 in 2024-25, a 29% decrease. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 23.2:1 to 21.4:1.
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White County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
28,810
Census ACS
Median income
$70,666
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
5,474 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Cleveland
- White County High SchoolHigh · 1,140 students
- White County Middle SchoolMiddle · 900 students
- Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)Elementary · 482 students
- Mossy Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 427 students
- Jack P Nix Elementary SchoolElementary · 409 students
Nearby schools
- Mount Yonah Elementary School2.3 mi · 424
- White County Middle School3.4 mi · 900
- White County High School3.7 mi · 1,140
- Jack P Nix Elementary School3.7 mi · 409
- Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)4.1 mi · 482
- Mossy Creek Elementary School7.3 mi · 427
Frequently asked questions
About Mountain Education High SchoolHow large is Mountain Education High School?
Mountain Education High School enrolls approximately 1,692 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Mountain Education High School serve?
Mountain Education High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Mountain Education High School have?
Mountain Education High School employs 79 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Mountain Education High School?
At Mountain Education High School, the student body is approximately 69% White, 23% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Mountain Education High School public or private?
Mountain Education High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.