Cleveland Elementary vs Cleveland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students
Cleveland High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary Clayton, North Carolina | Cleveland High Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 1,457 | #284 of 528 |
| National rank | #30984 of 50,301 | #11296 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 851 | 1,889 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 1,889 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 38.6).
- •Cleveland High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 98.7%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.6).
- •Cleveland High is the larger school with 1,889 students compared with 851.
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 Elementary better than Cleveland High?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Elementary ranks higher (41.4 vs 38.6 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 Elementary and Cleveland High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary: 851. Cleveland High: 1,889. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary and Cleveland High rank in North Carolina?
Cleveland Elementary is 487th of 1,457 and Cleveland High is 284th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).