Cleveland High School

1892 Polenta Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,879 students in grades 9-12, Cleveland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,879 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cleveland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Cleveland High School's student population of 1,879 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,879 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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School Rankings

Cleveland High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#465 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cleveland High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cleveland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cleveland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cleveland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cleveland High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
25%
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White
54%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cleveland High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Cleveland High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cleveland High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cleveland High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cleveland High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cleveland High School's ranking?
Cleveland High School is ranked #465 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cleveland High School often compared to?
Cleveland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Johnston High School, Clayton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland High School?
The graduation rate of Cleveland High School is 96%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cleveland High School?
1,879 students attend Cleveland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cleveland High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland High School?
Cleveland High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cleveland High School offer ?
Cleveland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cleveland High School part of?
Cleveland High School is part of Johnston County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,879 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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