Elementary Schools in White County

The elementary schools in White County, Georgia serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals significant variations in the academic performance of these four schools, with Mount Yonah Elementary School and Jack P Nix Elementary School standing out as the top-performing schools in the area.

Mount Yonah Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in the data set, ranking 374th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the county and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 64% of 5th-graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 51.5% in the county and 48.2% statewide. Similarly, Jack P Nix Elementary School is ranked 312th in the state and also earns a 4-star rating, with strong performance across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

In contrast, Tesnatee Gap Elementary and Mossy Creek Elementary School lag behind their peers, with lower proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessments. Interestingly, the school with the highest spending per student, Mossy Creek Elementary, does not necessarily have the best performance outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a more significant role in student achievement.