Best White County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,054 students in White County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in White County, GA are White County High School and Mountain Education High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in White County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
White County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 27%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White County High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in White County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Highway 129 N
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-2312
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Education High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1963 Tom Bell Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 219-4664
Gr: 9-12 | 1,692 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in White County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in White County, GA include White County High School and Mountain Education High School.
How many public high schools are located in White County?
2 public high schools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in White County include: White County High School vs. Mountain Education High School

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