Schools in Cleveland County Schools, North Carolina (2025)
25 schools · 14,099 students · 25 public · median Enrollment 548.
Cleveland County Schools, in North Carolina, has 25 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 14,099 students. By level there are 15 elementary, 5 high, 5 middle; by sector 25 public.
The median Enrollment across Cleveland County Schools's schools is 548, above the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
25 of the 25 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Cleveland ECHS (58.5, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by West Elementary (53.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Casar Elementary (47.8, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Kings Mountain High (1,305 students), Crest High (1,098 students), Burns High (928 students).
Schools are spread across 6 citys, with the most in Shelby (13), Kings Mountain (7), Lawndale (2), Casar (1).
Ranked schools in Cleveland County Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 159Cleveland ECHSShelby · Public High74.5% Math proficiency · 225 students
- 254West ElementaryKings Mountain · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 289 students
- 348Casar ElementaryCasar · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 275 students
- 446Crest MiddleShelby · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 810 students
- 545Boiling Springs ElementaryShelby · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 558 students
- 645Grover ElementaryGrover · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 323 students
- 745Springmore ElementaryShelby · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 618 students
- 844Kings Mountain MiddleKings Mountain · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 631 students
- 944Washington ElementaryShelby · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 1041Burns MiddleLawndale · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 744 students
- 1138Kings Mountain HighKings Mountain · Public High50% Math proficiency · 1,305 students
- 1237Bethware ElementaryKings Mountain · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 548 students
- 1337Shelby MiddleShelby · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 588 students
- 1436Fallston ElementaryFallston · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 1535Kings Mountain IntermediateKings Mountain · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 601 students
- 1634East ElementaryKings Mountain · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 199 students
- 1734North ElementaryKings Mountain · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 272 students
- 1832Jefferson ElementaryShelby · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 1931Shelby HighShelby · Public High32% Math proficiency · 792 students
- 2029Crest HighShelby · Public High38% Math proficiency · 1,098 students
- 2129Burns HighLawndale · Public High33% Math proficiency · 928 students
- 2227James Love ElementaryShelby · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 2325Union ElementaryShelby · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 413 students
- 2423Township Three ElementaryShelby · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 540 students
- 2516Elizabeth ElementaryShelby · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 649 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland ECHS Shelby · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 58.5 Top 50% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 225 |
| 2 | West Elementary Kings Mountain · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 53.5 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 289 |
| 3 | Casar Elementary Casar · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.8 Lower 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 275 |
| 4 | Crest Middle Shelby · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 46.4 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 810 |
| 5 | Boiling Springs Elementary Shelby · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.1 Lower 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 558 |
| 6 | Grover Elementary Grover · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 44.9 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 323 |
| 7 | Springmore Elementary Shelby · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 618 |
| 8 | Kings Mountain Middle Kings Mountain · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 44.1 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 9 | Washington Elementary Shelby · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 10 | Burns Middle Lawndale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.6 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 744 |
| 11 | Kings Mountain High Kings Mountain · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.9 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 1,305 |
| 12 | Bethware Elementary Kings Mountain · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 37.3 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 548 |
| 13 | Shelby Middle Shelby · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 37.2 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 14 | Fallston Elementary Fallston · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 36.2 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 15 | Kings Mountain Intermediate Kings Mountain · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 35.1 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 601 |
| 16 | East Elementary Kings Mountain · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 34.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 199 |
| 17 | North Elementary Kings Mountain · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 33.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 272 |
| 18 | Jefferson Elementary Shelby · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.8 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 19 | Shelby High Shelby · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 31.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 792 |
| 20 | Crest High Shelby · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 29.0 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 1,098 |
| 21 | Burns High Lawndale · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 28.8 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 928 |
| 22 | James Love Elementary Shelby · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 23 | Union Elementary Shelby · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.2 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 413 |
| 24 | Township Three Elementary Shelby · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.1 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 540 |
| 25 | Elizabeth Elementary Shelby · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.1 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 649 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Cleveland County Schools side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cleveland County Schools?
Cleveland ECHS is the highest-ranked school in Cleveland County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 58.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Cleveland County Schools?
Cleveland County Schools has 25 schools (5 high, 15 elementary, 5 middle) educating 14,099 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Cleveland County Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Cleveland County Schools is 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.