Best middle schools in Cleveland County Schools (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Cleveland County Schools, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
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- 146Crest MiddleShelby · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 810 students
- 244Kings Mountain MiddleKings Mountain · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 631 students
- 341Burns MiddleLawndale · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 744 students
- 437Shelby MiddleShelby · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 588 students
- 535Kings Mountain IntermediateKings Mountain · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 601 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crest Middle Shelby · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 46.4 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 810 |
| 2 | Kings Mountain Middle Kings Mountain · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 44.1 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 3 | Burns Middle Lawndale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.6 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 744 |
| 4 | Shelby Middle Shelby · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 37.2 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 5 | Kings Mountain Intermediate Kings Mountain · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 35.1 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 601 |
Crest Middle in Shelby leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Cleveland County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 46.4. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina middle schools rankings, every school on the Cleveland County Schools page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Cleveland County Schools?
Crest Middle in Shelby, North Carolina ranks first among middle schools in Cleveland County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 46.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 810).
How are middle schools in Cleveland County Schools ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.