For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,986 students in Cleveland, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cleveland, TN are Walker Valley High School, Cleveland High School and Bradley Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Cleveland, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walker Valley High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cleveland, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy. N
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Gr: 9-12 | 1,450 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Raider Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-1113
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-1113
Gr: 9-12 | 1,755 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Bradley Central High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Lee Highway
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0650
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,649 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Pie Innovation Center
Vocational School
2181 Parker St Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0620
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0620
Gr: 9-12
Cleveland, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4832 Blue Springs Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8801
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8801
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
350 Central Ave
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 339-0902
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 339-0902
Gr: 10-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cleveland, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cleveland, TN include Walker Valley High School, Cleveland High School and Bradley Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cleveland?
6 public high schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cleveland include: Cleveland High School vs. Bradley Central High School, Walker Valley High School vs. Bradley Central High School, Bradley Central High School vs. Walker Valley High School
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