Best Schools in South Cleveland, TN
South Cleveland, TN has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,723 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in South Cleveland don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Cleveland, TN
The top high schools in South Cleveland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bradley Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
2. Cleveland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1842 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Cleveland, TN
The top middle schools in South Cleveland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Forest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
2. Cleveland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1271 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Cleveland, TN
The top elementary schools in South Cleveland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Black Fox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
2. Waterville Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
3. Blythe-bower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Cleveland, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Cleveland, TN has a total population of 7,832 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Cleveland, TN
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 South Cleveland, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Cleveland, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Cleveland, TN.
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 South Cleveland, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Cleveland, TN
How many schools are in South Cleveland, TN?
South Cleveland, TN has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,723 students in total.
How do schools in South Cleveland perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in South Cleveland score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in South Cleveland don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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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