Serving 225 students in grades 9-13, Cleveland Echs ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cleveland ECHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Shelby, NC, covering approximately 468 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with some areas located up to 23.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland Echs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cleveland Echs's student population of 225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
225 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Motto
We are crew, not passengers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cleveland Echs is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
42%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cleveland Echs often compared to?
Cleveland Echsis often viewed alongside schools like Pinnacle Classical Academy, Burns High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland Echs?
The graduation rate of Cleveland Echs is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Cleveland Echs?
225 students attend Cleveland Echs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cleveland Echs students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cleveland Echs?
Cleveland Echs has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cleveland Echs offer ?
Cleveland Echs offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cleveland Echs part of?
Cleveland Echs is part of Cleveland County Schools.
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