White County Middle School

White County
283 Old Blairsville Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
858 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
White County Middle School, located in Cleveland, Georgia, serves as a central hub for student development in the White County School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while addressing the unique social and emotional needs of the middle-grades learner. By prioritizing a supportive environment, the faculty aims to balance academic achievement with the development of responsibility, character, and school spirit.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs. These offerings are intended to help students explore their interests and build a sense of community within the school. With its focus on preparing students for future success, White County Middle School strives to partner with parents and the broader Cleveland community to ensure that every student has access to the resources and support necessary to thrive throughout their middle school experience.
858
Total Students
60.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    734 (85.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    62 (7.2 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (5.0 %)
  • Black
    13 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: White County
Phone: (706)865-4060
Website: http://www.white.k12.ga.us/wcms/index.html
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 60.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 768
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 299
Grade 7 282
Grade 8 277
Gender Ratio