Top Rankings
Cleveland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,768 students in Cleveland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Cleveland School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
5,768 Students
1,014,613 Students
# Teachers
389 Teachers
66,344 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Cleveland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,675 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
109 Students
20,285 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,648 Students
140,626 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
14%
# Black Students
616 Students
211,348 Students
% Black Students
11%
21%
# White Students
2,905 Students
594,149 Students
% White Students
50%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
40 Students
1,097 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
443 Students
45,433 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
165
33,126
# Students in K Grade:
400
75,496
# Students in 1st Grade:
410
78,411
# Students in 2nd Grade:
401
74,276
# Students in 3rd Grade:
429
75,472
# Students in 4th Grade:
430
75,981
# Students in 5th Grade:
420
75,512
# Students in 6th Grade:
403
74,208
# Students in 7th Grade:
449
74,324
# Students in 8th Grade:
419
75,243
# Students in 9th Grade:
461
80,936
# Students in 10th Grade:
492
78,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
443
72,632
# Students in 12th Grade:
446
70,183
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,555 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,930. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,395 is less than the state median of $11,430. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,555
$11,930
Spending / Student
$11,395
$11,430
Best Cleveland School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4445 Georgetown Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-1160
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-1160
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
E.l. Ross Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4340 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7274
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7274
Grades: 3-5
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Raider Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-1113
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-1113
Grades: 9-12
| 1,842 students
Rank: #44.
Arnold Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
473 8th N W St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-2241
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
G.r. Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 20th Nw St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-8246
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-8246
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3635 Georgetown Road N. W.
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Grades: 6-8
| 1,271 students
Rank: #77.
Blythe-bower Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 20th St Se
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 479-5121
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 479-5121
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #88.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 20th Street Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-4541
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-4541
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
750 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-1723
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-1723
Grades: PK-2
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleveland School District?
Cleveland School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,768 students.
What is the rank of Cleveland School District?
Cleveland School District is ranked #86 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland School District?
50% of Cleveland School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleveland School District?
Cleveland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Cleveland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,395 is less than the state median of $11,430. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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