Serving 818 students in grades 9-12, Cleveland Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cleveland Central High School's student population of 818 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cleveland Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Central High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#463 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
78%
47%
White
15%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Central High School's ranking?
Cleveland Central High School is ranked #463 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Cleveland Central High School often compared to?
Cleveland Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside High School, West Bolivar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland Central High School?
The graduation rate of Cleveland Central High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cleveland Central High School?
818 students attend Cleveland Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cleveland Central High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Central High School?
Cleveland Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cleveland Central High School offer ?
Cleveland Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cleveland Central High School part of?
Cleveland Central High School is part of Cleveland School Dist School District.
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