Cleveland Central High School vs D.M. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Central High School
Cleveland · Public high · Grades 9–12
799 students
D.M. Smith Elementary
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
233 students
| Measure | Cleveland Central High School Cleveland, Mississippi | D.M. Smith Elementary Cleveland, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 197 | #382 of 427 |
| National rank | #15428 of 16,910 | #48244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 799 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 16% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 13.6).
- •Cleveland Central High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Cleveland Central High School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •D.M. Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.9%).
- •D.M. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.8).
- •Cleveland Central High School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 233.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland Central High School better than D.M. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Central High School ranks higher (19.0 vs 13.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cleveland Central High School and D.M. Smith Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Central High School: 799. D.M. Smith Elementary: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Central High School and D.M. Smith Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Cleveland Central High School is 162nd of 197 and D.M. Smith Elementary is 382nd of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).