Very Good
#970 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 37% in state
Cleveland Innovation
School · Cleveland County Schools · Shelby, NC
A Cleveland County Schools school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150
- Math 59% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Cleveland Innovation score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cleveland Innovation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelby), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,027
Median home value
$195,600
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North ShelbyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,165 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cleveland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #8 of 28
- District spending per student
- $12,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cleveland Innovation is listed in Cleveland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cleveland Innovation
Cleveland Innovation is a public school in Shelby, NC, part of Cleveland County Schools, serving approximately 164 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #970 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cleveland Innovation
What grades does Cleveland Innovation serve?
Cleveland Innovation serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Cleveland Innovation?
Cleveland Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Innovation is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cleveland Innovation rank in NC?
Cleveland Innovation ranks #970 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cleveland Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
Cleveland Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cleveland Innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cleveland Innovation has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Cleveland Innovation a charter school?
No, Cleveland Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cleveland Innovation a Title I school?
No, Cleveland Innovation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cleveland Innovation?
57.3% of students at Cleveland Innovation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cleveland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (704) 476-8000
- Area population (ZIP 28150)
- 26,447
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28150; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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