- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cleveland, GA
White County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for White County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130567001813
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White County Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
White County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White County Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Cleveland, GA.
School address
District: White County · Georgia
NCES ID 130567001813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
White County Middle School held near 888 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.7 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 130567001813 · Cleveland, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 15:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: White County High School (1,140 students)
White County Middle School held near 888 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.7 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
White County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White County H
White County High School
1,140 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How White County Middle School compares
White County Middle 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, White County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County High School | Larger | 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Yonah Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack P Nix Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White County Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~900 students)
Frequently asked questions about White County Middle School
How many students attend White County Middle School?
White County Middle School has 900 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cleveland, GA. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 888 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White County Middle School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White County Middle School?
41.8% of students at White County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at White County Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Cleveland, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White County Middle School?
White County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, White County Middle School ranks #6 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 Middle School, White County also operates White County High School (1,140 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.