Cleveland High School ranked #736 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #590 in 2018, placing it in the bottom 50% for overall test scores among the state's public schools.
Math proficiency remained low at 15–19% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency of 40–44% and science proficiency of 30–34% were approximately equal to the state averages.
Enrollment held steady near 362 students from 2021 to 2023, with minority enrollment at 25%, including 82 Hispanic and 4 Black students; eligibility for free lunch rose to 54% in 2023, reflecting increased socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 7–12 with a stable student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, educating 363 students with 19 teachers.
Cleveland High School maintained a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88% and ranking in the top 5% statewide, a continued strength despite lower test proficiency levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cleveland High School serves a central area within Cleveland, AL, covering approximately 76.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 4.8 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and some living as far as 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cleveland High School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cleveland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
77%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland High School's ranking?
Cleveland High School is ranked #736 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cleveland High School often compared to?
Cleveland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Locust Fork High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland High School?
The graduation rate of Cleveland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cleveland High School?
389 students attend Cleveland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cleveland High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cleveland High School offer ?
Cleveland High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland High School part of?
Cleveland High School is part of Blount County School District.
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