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#1722 of 2,648 schools in NC
Cleveland Middle
Middle School · Johnston County Public Schools · Garner, NC
A Johnston County Public Schools middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2323 Cornwallis Road, Garner, NC 27529
- Math 60% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cleveland Middle score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cleveland Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,877/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garner), 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
$86,426
Median home value
$325,600
Median rent
$1,379/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27529; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| Mcgee's Crossroads MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| Archer Lodge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,223 | Compare → |
| Four Oaks MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 486 | 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.
Johnston County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #31 of 48
- District spending per student
- $11,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cleveland Middle is listed in Johnston County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cleveland Middle
Cleveland Middle is a public middle school in Garner, NC, part of Johnston County Public Schools, serving approximately 923 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,722 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cleveland Middle
What grades does Cleveland Middle serve?
Cleveland Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cleveland Middle?
Cleveland Middle has an enrollment of approximately 923 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Middle is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cleveland Middle rank in NC?
Cleveland Middle ranks #1,722 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cleveland Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Cleveland Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cleveland Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cleveland Middle a charter school?
No, Cleveland Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cleveland Middle a Title I school?
No, Cleveland Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cleveland Middle?
99.7% of students at Cleveland Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 923
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (919) 553-7500
- Area population (ZIP 27529)
- 55,201
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
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 27529; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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