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Best Schools in Cleveland, NC
Cleveland, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,264 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Cleveland underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cleveland, NC
The top high schools in Cleveland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Iredell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1711 Students
2. North Iredell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students
3. West Rowan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1113 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cleveland, NC
The top middle schools in Cleveland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeshore Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 608 Students
2. West Rowan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
3. East Iredell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 352 Students
4. Third Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cleveland, NC
The top elementary schools in Cleveland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cool Spring Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
2. Mt Ulla Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
3. Shepherd Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 711 Students
4. West Rowan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rowan-salisbury Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
5. Third Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cleveland, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cleveland, NC has a total population of 4,778 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cleveland, 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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cleveland, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cleveland, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cleveland, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cleveland, NC
How many schools are in Cleveland, NC?
Cleveland, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,264 students in total.
How do schools in Cleveland perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Cleveland score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Cleveland underperform 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.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Cleveland
2 of 2 schools in Cleveland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Cleveland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.