Cleveland Central High School is a public high school in Cleveland, Mississippi. The sole high school of the Cleveland School District, it serves Cleveland, Boyle, Renova, and Merigold. The school occupies the grounds of the old Cleveland High School and Margaret Green Junior High School.
Serving 816 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 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (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 816 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
2017
Colors
Black, Purple
School Rankings
Cleveland Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Central High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#560 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
79%
47%
White
13%
42%
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%
68%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Central High School's ranking?
Cleveland Central High School is ranked #560 out of 795 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
816 students attend Cleveland Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cleveland Central High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cleveland Central High School offer ?
Cleveland Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland Central High School part of?
Cleveland Central High School is part of Cleveland School District.
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