Cleveland High School or CvHS is located in unincorporated Johnston County, North Carolina. It lies within the Cleveland community, with a postal address of Clayton. It was established during the 2010–2011 school year. It is a public school which is part of Johnston County Schools.
Serving 1,896 students in grades 9-12, Cleveland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,896 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cleveland High School's student population of 1,896 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,896 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
White, Blue
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Rams
School Rankings
Cleveland High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80-84%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
19%
25%
White
51%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)96%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland High School's ranking?
Cleveland High School is ranked #465 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cleveland High School often compared to?
Cleveland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Johnston High School, Clayton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland High School?
The graduation rate of Cleveland High School is 96%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cleveland High School?
1,896 students attend Cleveland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cleveland High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cleveland High School offer ?
Cleveland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland High School part of?
Cleveland High School is part of Johnston County School District.
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