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6.0 avg / 10

Cleveland School Dist School District

School District · Cleveland, Mississippi

Students: 2,839
Teachers (FTE): 220
Estimated Scores: 13%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

8

6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,775

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#88 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,775

+$163 vs Mississippi median

District size

2,839 students

Larger than Mississippi median

About Cleveland School Dist

Cleveland School Dist is a Cleveland, Mississippi school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,839 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $12,775 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Cleveland School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bell Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Cleveland School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 32.9% and ELA proficiency of 35.5%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Cleveland School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 35.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Cleveland School Dist with test data.

District Details

City
Cleveland
Total Enrollment
2,839
Teachers (FTE)
220
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cleveland School Dist?

Cleveland School Dist has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cleveland School Dist?

The average composite rating for Cleveland School Dist is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cleveland School Dist?

Cleveland School Dist spends $12,775 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cleveland School Dist?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cleveland School Dist is 12.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cleveland School Dist?

Bell Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cleveland School Dist with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Cleveland School Dist?

Across schools in Cleveland School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cleveland School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Cleveland School Dist has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
32.9%
ELA Proficiency
35.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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