Cleveland ECHS vs Shelby High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland ECHS
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–13
225 students
Shelby High
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
792 students
| Measure | Cleveland ECHS Shelby, North Carolina | Shelby High Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 528 | #367 of 528 |
| National rank | #6169 of 16,910 | #13126 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 225 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 32% |
| city | Shelby | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland ECHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 31.0).
- •Cleveland ECHS does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 32%).
- •Cleveland ECHS does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 47%).
- •Cleveland ECHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Shelby High does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.5).
- •Shelby High is the larger school with 792 students compared with 225.
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 ECHS better than Shelby High?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland ECHS ranks higher (58.5 vs 31.0 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 ECHS and Shelby High?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Shelby and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland ECHS: 225. Shelby High: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland ECHS and Shelby High rank in North Carolina?
Cleveland ECHS is 135th of 528 and Shelby High is 367th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).