Enrollment
1,140
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130567001870
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at White County High School
White County High School is a large high school in Cleveland, Georgia, enrolling 1,140 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,140 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 311 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #223, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cleveland's high schools, it stands alongside Mountain Education Charter High School (1,692 students): White County High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 12.5:1).
White County also operates White County Middle School (900 students) and Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) (482 students) alongside White County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How White County High School compares
White County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White County, which includes White County High School.
$13,444
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 40.0%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,140 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is White County High School a good school?
White County High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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