- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cleveland, GA
White County High School
Federal NCES profile for White County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130567001870
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
White County High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White County High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Cleveland, GA.
School address
District: White County · Georgia
NCES ID 130567001870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
White County High School held near 1,161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.6 → 73.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130567001870 · Cleveland, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,140 enr · 15.6:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: White County Middle School (900 students)
White County High School held near 1,161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.6 → 73.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
White County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
White County High School
1,140 students
- White County M
White County Middle School
900 students
- Tesnatee Gap E
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)
482 students
- Mossy Creek El 427
Mossy Creek Elementary School
427 students
- Mount Yonah El 424
Mount Yonah Elementary School
424 students
- Jack P Nix Ele 409
Jack P Nix Elementary School
409 students
What this shows White County High School reports 1,140 students on the CCD universe file.
How White County High School compares
White County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,140 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,140
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Georgia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, White County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White County reports $13,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mossy Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Yonah Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack P Nix Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Cleveland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,140 students)
Frequently asked questions about White County High School
How many students attend White County High School?
White County High School has 1,140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cleveland, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,176 (2022-23) → 1,161 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at White County High School is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White County High School?
33.2% of students at White County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White County High School?
The largest demographic group at White County High School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Cleveland, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White County High School?
White County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White County High School rank among public schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, White County High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Cleveland, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in White County?
Besides White County High School, White County also operates White County Middle School (900 students), Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) (482 students), and Mossy Creek Elementary School (427 students). See the White County district page for the complete list.