White County Middle School

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White County Middle School ranks 216 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

White County Middle School is a public middle school located in Cleveland, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 858 students. The school is part of the White County School District, which is ranked 55 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

White County Middle School consistently outperforms the state and county averages in most subject areas, particularly in Algebra I, where the school's proficiency rate is significantly higher than the state and county. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate was 77.6%, compared to 40.6% for the White County district and 44% for the state of Georgia. The school also performs well in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates generally higher than the state and county averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 14.5 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools.

While White County Middle School generally outperforms the nearby schools, such as Chestatee Middle School, North Habersham Middle School, and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School, in academic performance, some nearby schools, such as North Hall Middle School and North Habersham Middle School, have higher proficiency rates in certain subject areas. Additionally, White County Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.33% to 52.64% over the past three school years, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others.

Detail:

Public 6-8

283 Old Blairsville Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528

(706) 865-4060

District: White County

SchoolDigger Rank:
216^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,566

Students who attend White County Middle School usually attend:

High:

White County High School

Feeder schools for White County Middle School:

Elementary:	Jack P Nix Elementary School
	Mossy Creek Elementary School
	Mount Yonah Elementary School
	Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White County Intermediate)

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 888

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details White County Middle School ranks better than 63.3% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White County Middle School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare White County Middle School employs 61.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at White County Middle School is $8,566.

Schooldigger Rankings:

White County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks White County Middle School 216^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See White County Middle School in the ranking list.)

White County:

SchoolDigger ranks White County 55^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for White County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	70.36	104^th	420	75.2%
2007	73.35	88^th	445	80.2%
2008	72.50	103^rd	462	77.7%
2009	72.63	100^th	466	78.5%
2010	73.20	103^rd	494	79.1%
2011	77.13	90^th	504	82.1%
2012	76.06	101^st	508	80.1%
2013	71.86	127^th	527	75.9%
2014	62.65	204^th	521	60.8%
2015	64.35	163^rd	537	69.6%
2016	58.53	200^th	545	63.3%
2017	68.03	145^th	539	73.1%
2018	66.23	157^th	543	71.1%
2019	70.88	150^th	559	73.2%
2021	70.62	142^nd	542	73.8%
2022	66.61	163^rd	567	71.3%
2023	62.81	189^th	577	67.2%
2024	58.91	216^th	588	63.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, April 23, 2020

If you have a special needs student, this school is terrible. If you already live in the county, find a private school. If you are considering moving here, don't buy a home in White County. Close Quote

Enrollment information for White County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	489	489
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	542	542
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	587	587
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	653	653
1994	583	20	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	612
1995	573	19	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	595
1996	573	19	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	595
1997	638	16	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	661
1998	696	17	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	721
1999	713	15	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	735
2000	714	20	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	742
2001	771	22	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	806
2002	850	24	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	885
2003	850	24	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	885
2004	870	20	2	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	910
2005	837	17	6	11	10	n/a	n/a	12	893
2006	829	13	5	23	7	n/a	n/a	10	887
2007	876	15	5	18	2	n/a	n/a	14	930
2008	899	9	5	22	3	n/a	n/a	11	949
2009	608	5	7	7	9	n/a	n/a	2	638
2010	533	9	6	16	0	0	24	0	588
2011	537	11	6	16	0	0	21	0	591
2012	564	11	2	18	3	0	18	0	616
2013	852	20	7	28	3	0	27	0	937
2014	828	17	6	31	2	0	30	0	914
2015	805	17	5	34	2	0	34	0	897
2016	820	17	5	35	3	0	32	0	912
2017	835	15	4	41	4	0	28	0	927
2018	839	11	5	39	5	0	33	0	932
2019	831	9	5	46	3	0	35	0	929
2020	823	12	6	44	1	0	38	0	924
2021	776	17	6	49	0	0	43	0	891
2022	753	16	5	56	0	0	40	0	870
2023	734	13	5	62	1	0	43	0	858
2024	763	14	4	61	1	0	45	0	888

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at White County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	489	28.0	17.4	13.7
1991	542	31.0	17.4	n/a
1992	587	33.3	17.6	11.8
1993	653	33.0	19.8	17.9
1994	612	35.5	17.2	12.4
1995	595	36.5	16.3	21.8
1996	595	36.5	16.3	21.8
1997	661	44.6	14.8	33
1998	721	48.6	14.8	34.7
1999	735	49.2	14.9	37.3
2000	742	49.0	15.1	39.5
2001	806	53.0	15.2	40
2002	885	60.0	14.8	42.7
2003	885	60.0	14.8	42.7
2004	910	59.0	15.4	43.4
2005	893	62.0	14.4	43.6
2006	887	62.0	14.3	46.2
2007	930	66.0	14.1	42.4
2008	949	67.0	14.2	46.9
2009	638	47.0	13.6	46.5
2010	588	46.6	12.6	53.4
2011	591	47.3	12.4	55.5
2012	616	47.0	13.1	55.4
2013	937	58.0	16.1	60
2014	914	56.1	16.2	60.7
2015	897	57.0	15.7	59.3
2016	912	61.0	14.9	58.2
2017	927	61.3	15.1	54.3
2018	932	59.2	15.7	52.1
2019	929	58.7	15.8	56.5
2020	924	60.9	15.1	57.9
2021	891	62.2	14.3	52.6
2022	870	60.0	14.5	n/a
2023	858	60.7	14.1	52.3
2024	888	61.5	14.4	64.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio White County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	489	28.0	17.4	13.7
1991	542	31.0	17.4	n/a
1992	587	33.3	17.6	11.8
1993	653	33.0	19.8	17.9
1994	612	35.5	17.2	12.4
1995	595	36.5	16.3	21.8
1996	595	36.5	16.3	21.8
1997	661	44.6	14.8	33
1998	721	48.6	14.8	34.7
1999	735	49.2	14.9	37.3
2000	742	49.0	15.1	39.5
2001	806	53.0	15.2	40
2002	885	60.0	14.8	42.7
2003	885	60.0	14.8	42.7
2004	910	59.0	15.4	43.4
2005	893	62.0	14.4	43.6
2006	887	62.0	14.3	46.2
2007	930	66.0	14.1	42.4
2008	949	67.0	14.2	46.9
2009	638	47.0	13.6	46.5
2010	588	46.6	12.6	53.4
2011	591	47.3	12.4	55.5
2012	616	47.0	13.1	55.4
2013	937	58.0	16.1	60
2014	914	56.1	16.2	60.7
2015	897	57.0	15.7	59.3
2016	912	61.0	14.9	58.2
2017	927	61.3	15.1	54.3
2018	932	59.2	15.7	52.1
2019	929	58.7	15.8	56.5
2020	924	60.9	15.1	57.9
2021	891	62.2	14.3	52.6
2022	870	60.0	14.5	n/a
2023	858	60.7	14.1	52.3
2024	888	61.5	14.4	64.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for White County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$252 (3.0%)	$8,076 (97.0%)	$8,328
2018	$261 (3.2%)	$7,886 (96.8%)	$8,146
2019	$255 (3.0%)	$8,310 (97.0%)	$8,566

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 150^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 189^th of 577 Middle schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (White County Middle School)	55.9	42.3	13.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (White County)	55.9	42.3	13.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (White County Middle School)	59.9	46.8	13.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (White County)	59.9	46.8	13.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (White County Middle School)	43.8	42.8	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (White County)	43.8	42.8	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (White County Middle School)	54	41.5	12.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (White County)	54	41.5	12.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (White County Middle School)	41.8	38.8	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (White County)	41.8	38.8	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (White County Middle School)	40.2	37.3	2.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (White County)	40.2	37.3	2.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (White County Middle School)	41.9	37.8	4.1%
8th Grade Science (White County)	41.9	37.8	4.1%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (White County Middle School)	47.5	28	19.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (White County)	47.5	28	19.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (White County Middle School)	86.8	66.7	20.1%
End of Course Algebra I (White County)	54	30.1	23.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	929	858	7.6%
African American	9	13	44.4%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	46	62	34.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	831	734	11.7%
Two or More Races	35	43	22.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.5%	52.3%	4.2%

Schools Near White County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
White County Middle School	Public	6-8	283 Old Blairsville Rd	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	No	(706) 865-4060	888	62	14.4	64.5%	763 (85.9%)	14 (1.6%)	61 (6.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.1%)	58.9	216^th of 588 public middle schools	63.3%		62.8	189^th of 577 public middle schools	67.2%	27	77.6	41.3	45.9	37.1	40.4	42.7	40.4	32.6	35.3	$8,566	$255	$8,310
South Habersham Middle School	Public	6-8	237 Old Athens Hwy	Cornelia	30531	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-7121	438	41	10.7	81.3%	176 (40.2%)	12 (2.7%)	221 (50.5%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	72.4	137^th of 588 public middle schools	76.7%		64.1	176^th of 577 public middle schools	69.5%	39	89.7	37.8	47.7	52.9	43.9	48.4	59.7	34.5	51.1	$11,042	$744	$10,297
North Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	4856 Rilla Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 983-9749	815	60	13.6	42.7%	633 (77.7%)	15 (1.8%)	140 (17.2%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.2%)	66.8	167^th of 588 public middle schools	71.6%		70.6	144^th of 577 public middle schools	75.0%	23	97.2	47.2	45.2	43.3	41.5	47.2	56.0	15.4	47.6	$9,139	$319	$8,820
Lumpkin County Middle School	Public	6-8	152 School Dr	Dahlonega	30533	Lumpkin County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 864-6180	891	62	14.3	56.5%	765 (85.9%)	7 (0.8%)	80 (9.0%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.5%)	52.1	262^nd of 588 public middle schools	55.4%		53.8	239^th of 577 public middle schools	58.6%	23	87.7	31.5	30.3	39.4	28.1	29.9	50.2	36.9	45.5	$8,686	$265	$8,421
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School	Public	6-8	3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy	Demorest	30535	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-0830	610	46	13.2	79.7%	279 (45.7%)	18 (3.0%)	261 (42.8%)	22 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	65.3	177^th of 588 public middle schools	69.9%		64.1	175^th of 577 public middle schools	69.7%	2	100.0	37.1	41.2	43.8	38.8	42.3	55.5	45.4	39.9	$8,968	$551	$8,417
North Habersham Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Wall Bridge Rd	Clarkesville	30523	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 754-2915	554	45	12.3	57.9%	464 (83.8%)	7 (1.3%)	53 (9.6%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.5%)	84.8	79^th of 588 public middle schools	86.6%		87.4	64^th of 577 public middle schools	88.9%	15	97.5	48.4	54.0	58.6	47.9	54.0	69.5	60.5	60.7	$9,822	$208	$9,613
Chestatee Middle School	Public	6-8	2740 Fran Mar Dr	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 297-6270	849	68	12.5	72.2%	356 (41.9%)	15 (1.8%)	458 (53.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.5%)	40.8	329^th of 588 public middle schools	44.0%		39.2	339^th of 577 public middle schools	41.2%	10	81.4	30.5	35.5	30.3	35.3	37.4	37.4	13.8	23.5	$9,365	$493	$8,873

Frequently Asked Questions about White County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of White County Middle School?

Students at White County Middle School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is White County Middle School in?

White County

What high school do graduates of White County Middle School attend?

Students who attend White County Middle School usually go on to attend White County High School

How many students attend White County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 888 students attended White County Middle School.

Is White County Middle School a good school?

White County Middle School ranks 216^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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