Cleveland High vs Polenta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students
Polenta Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,010 students
| Measure | Cleveland High Clayton, North Carolina | Polenta Elementary Garner, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 528 | #1036 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11296 of 16,910 | #43101 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,889 | 1,010 |
| Enrollment | 1,889 | 1,010 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 31% |
| city | Clayton | Garner |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 22.8).
- •Cleveland High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 31%).
- •Cleveland High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Polenta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 98.7%).
- •Polenta Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 23.6).
- •Cleveland High is the larger school with 1,889 students compared with 1,010.
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 High better than Polenta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland High ranks higher (38.6 vs 22.8 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 High and Polenta Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Garner in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland High: 1,889. Polenta Elementary: 1,010. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland High and Polenta Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cleveland High is 284th of 528 and Polenta Elementary is 1036th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).