Best Schools in Cleveland County, NC
Cleveland County, NC has a total of 35 schools including 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 17,914 students attend Cleveland County, NC schools. On average, schools in Cleveland County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cleveland County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Cleveland County, NC
Cleveland County, NC has 8 high schools with 4,706 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cleveland County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cleveland County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Gaston Early College High School
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
2. Cleveland Echs
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 219 Students
3. Kings Mountain High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1236 Students
4. Crest High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1114 Students
5. Burns High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
6. Shelby High
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 825 Students
7. Turning Point Academy
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 108 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cleveland County, NC
Cleveland County, NC has 7 middle schools with 4,856 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cleveland County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cleveland County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Burns Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
2. Kings Mountain Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 712 Students
3. Crest Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
4. Kings Mountain Intermediate
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 627 Students
5. Southwest Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
6. Bessemer City Middle
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Gaston County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
7. Shelby Middle
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 630 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cleveland County, NC
Cleveland County, NC has 17 elementary schools with 6,955 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cleveland County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cleveland County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Casar Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
2. Springmore Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
3. East Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 214 Students
4. Boiling Springs Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
6. Grover Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 320 Students
7. Bethware Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 515 Students
8. Fallston Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
9. West Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 290 Students
10. Township Three Elementary
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Cleveland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cleveland County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cleveland County, NC has a total population of 99,519 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cleveland County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cleveland County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cleveland County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cleveland County, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cleveland County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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