Public schools in Cleveland, GA
6 open public schools with an address in Cleveland, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,050
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cleveland public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Cleveland, GA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,050 students, an average of 842 per school. The largest campus is Mountain Education High School (1,692 students), and the largest elementary school is Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) (482).
White County operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 66% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cleveland
Elementary schools in Cleveland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack P Nix Elementary School White County | KG–05 | 409 | 13.4:1 | |
| Mossy Creek Elementary School White County | PK–05 | 427 | 12.7:1 | |
| Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) White County | PK–05 | 482 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Cleveland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County Middle School White County | 06–08 | 900 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Cleveland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Education High School State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School | 09–12 | 1,692 | 21.4:1 | |
| White County High School White County | 09–12 | 1,140 | 15.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.1%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black2.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Cleveland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,050 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cleveland
How many public schools are in Cleveland, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Cleveland: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,050 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cleveland?
Schools with an address in Cleveland belong to 2 education agencies, led by White County (5 schools), State Specialty Schools I- Mountain Education High School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Cleveland?
Mountain Education High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cleveland, with 1,692 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cleveland?
No school with an address in Cleveland is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cleveland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cleveland public schools is 14:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cleveland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities