Best High Schools in Cleveland, MO

High schools
4
Students
3,791
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Cleveland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Belton High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belton 124 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1374 Students

2. Raymore-peculiar Sr. High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Raymore-peculiar R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2091 Students

3. Midway High

C+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Midway R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 206 Students

4. Drexel High

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Drexel R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 120 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cleveland, MO

Middle schools
3
Students
1,788
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Cleveland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Raymore-peculiar South Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Raymore-peculiar R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students

2. Mill Creek Upper Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belton 124 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 484 Students

3. Belton Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Belton 124 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 639 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cleveland, MO

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,225
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Cleveland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Peculiar Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Raymore-peculiar R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students

2. Midway Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Midway R-i • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 243 Students

3. Drexel Elem.

D+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Drexel R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 170 Students

4. Cambridge Elem.

D

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belton 124 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 423 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cleveland, MO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Cleveland, MO has a total population of 1,439 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cleveland, MO

6,804

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cleveland, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.48 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

1.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.49 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cleveland, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cleveland, MO.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,117 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cleveland, MO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Cleveland, MO

How many schools are in Cleveland, MO?

Cleveland, MO has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,804 students in total.

How do schools in Cleveland perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in Cleveland score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Cleveland meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cleveland?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Cleveland, MO

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

West Line, MO

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wea, KS

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jaudon, MO

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lake Annette, MO

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Freeman, MO

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Louisburg, KS

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bucyrus, KS

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Peculiar, MO

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Lisle, MO

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Belton, MO

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Cleveland

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
50%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
39.5%
Avg projected
35.5%

2 of 2 schools in Cleveland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 2

All 2 public schools we grade in Cleveland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)