Cleveland Middle School

2323 Cornwallis Road
Garner, NC 27529
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 936 students in grades 6-8, Cleveland Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 936 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Cleveland Middle School's student population of 936 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
936 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Cleveland Middle 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 Middle School is 0.66, 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)
#508 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
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66%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cleveland Middle 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.
65%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cleveland Middle 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.
89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cleveland Middle 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
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
21%
20%
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Black
20%
25%
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White
51%
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 Middle 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.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Cleveland Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cleveland Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School's ranking?
Cleveland Middle School is ranked #508 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cleveland Middle School often compared to?
Cleveland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Middle School?
936 students attend Cleveland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cleveland Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Middle School?
Cleveland Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cleveland Middle School offer ?
Cleveland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cleveland Middle School part of?
Cleveland Middle School is part of Johnston County School District.

School Reviews

2   11/5/2014
I rank this school a 3 out of 10. Academically they teach for tests and push retesting to keep their ratings falsely high. The school district/school policies are not consistently upheld and extreme measures of discipline are given for minor infractions. In my opinion bulling by the school staff is the reason my child has gone from excelling in learning to having panic attacks and moderate to failing grades. No amount of parent involvement other than for fundraising is encouraged and administration will only provide policy and excuses when confronted about the way they handle any situation. There is a limited number of sports and cheerleading offered. Please consider other school options if you plan on moving the Johnston County, NC. I wish we had now taken our chances and gone a wake county school.
- Posted by Parent - rdy4c

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 936 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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