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6.2 avg / 10

Cleveland School District

School District · Cleveland, Tennessee

Students: 5,845
Teachers (FTE): 409
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

9

7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,690

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#87 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,690

+$279 vs Tennessee median

District size

5,845 students

Larger than Tennessee median

About Cleveland

Cleveland is a Cleveland, Tennessee school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,845 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $11,690 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Cleveland demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Cleveland students show an average math proficiency of 30.1% and ELA proficiency of 32.2%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 32.2%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Cleveland with test data.

District Details

City
Cleveland
Total Enrollment
5,845
Teachers (FTE)
409
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cleveland?

Cleveland has 9 schools in total — 7 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?

The average composite rating for Cleveland is 6.2/10. 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?

Cleveland spends $11,690 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cleveland?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cleveland is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cleveland?

Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cleveland with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Cleveland?

Across schools in Cleveland with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cleveland compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Cleveland has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
30.1%
ELA Proficiency
32.2%

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, Tennessee 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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