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White County High School

2600 Highway 129 N, Cleveland, GA 30528. 247 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 55.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.

55.1%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)4.9 pts below Georgia (60%)
21.4%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)3.6 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
95.8%4-year graduation rate (2025)8.6 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,055Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
65.8%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)1.2 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
57.2%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)7.2 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from White County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 29.1%Georgia private college 6.1%Out-of-state college 4.9%Georgia technical college 15%Career credential, working 10.5%Working, not in college 17.4%Not found in Georgia records 17%

    Share of the 247 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Lone Star College System District, Anderson University, Delaware State University, Hofstra University, Liberty University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    University of North Georgia5038%$14,185$55,822$16,495
    North Georgia Technical College2941%$4,597$38,478$7,500
    University of Georgia989%$13,636$77,246$15,623
    Kennesaw State University850%$16,325$62,766$21,500

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher21.4%
    Associate degree13.1%
    Certificate or other credential20.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet11.4%
    No credential, not enrolled33.6%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher19.2%
    Associate degree11.9%
    Certificate or other credential24.5%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet4.2%
    No credential, not enrolled40.2%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202355%
White County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

9.2%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
1.8%Needed remedial English
29.6%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
22.1Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White85%
Hispanic7%
Multiracial5%
Black2%
Asian1%
71%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
10.6%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Mountain Education High School (3.7 mi, 27.6% to college) · Lumpkin County High School (12.7 mi, 63.3% to college) · North Hall High School (13.6 mi, 59% to college) · Habersham Success Academy (17.4 mi, 25% to college) · Habersham Central High School (17.6 mi, 56.8% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the White County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureWhite CountyWhite CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)55.1%55.1%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)95.8%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,055—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)57.2%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of White County High School graduates go to college?
55.1% of the Class of 2024 at White County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do White County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most White County High School graduates are University of North Georgia, North Georgia Technical College and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at White County High School?
White County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 95.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many White County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
21.4% of White County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.