White County

The White County school district in Georgia consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district shows a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like White County High School and Mount Yonah Elementary School ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle to match their peers.

White County High School stands out as a consistent high performer, ranking in the top 25% of Georgia high schools over the past 3 years with a 4-star rating. It boasts a strong 90.2% 4-year graduation rate and above-average test scores, particularly in subjects like Biology, US History, and American Literature. In contrast, the elementary schools show more variation in performance, with Mount Yonah Elementary and Jack P Nix Elementary excelling in math and science, while others like Tesnatee Gap Elementary and Mossy Creek Elementary struggle to match their peers.

The district also faces socioeconomic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.2% at the high school to 64.79% at Mossy Creek Elementary. This, coupled with the wide range in per-student spending, from $8,566 at the middle school to $12,419 at Mossy Creek Elementary, suggests potential funding disparities that may impact student outcomes across the district.