Summary:
Zip code 35049 is home to just one high school, Cleveland High School, a combined middle and high school serving grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Cleveland, Alabama, within the Blount County school district.
Cleveland High School is a standout performer, ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide and earning a 4-star rating. The school has improved dramatically, jumping from 109th to 69th in state rankings over two years. Its greatest strengths are exceptional attendance—with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 0.2% compared to 12% statewide—and a 97.4% graduation rate. Academically, the school excels in English and Science, with 7th grade English proficiency at 70.77% and 8th grade Science at 70.42%, both well above district and state averages. Even in 11th grade, students outperform state averages in Math (34.04% vs. 27.21%), Science (44.68% vs. 36.17%), and English (40.43% vs. 33.73%). This strong performance is notable given that nearly half of the students (46.53%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school consistently beats both its district and the state in most subjects.
The primary weakness is 8th grade Math, where only 15.49% of students are proficient—a persistent challenge that falls well below the district (20.04%) and state (26.36%). However, 7th grade Math proficiency more than doubled in one year, from 13.04% to 33.85%, suggesting recent interventions are working. The school also shows a "middle school strength" pattern, with 8th grade English proficiency (71.83%) nearly double the 11th grade rate (40.43%), possibly reflecting a more challenging high school curriculum or student disengagement in upper grades. Overall, Cleveland High School is a high-performing rural school with near-perfect attendance and strong academic results, making it an excellent choice for families seeking a supportive, community-focused education environment.
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