Cleveland County Schools

The Cleveland County Schools district in North Carolina encompasses 28 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying levels of academic performance across its schools.

Several schools stand out as high-performing, such as Springmore Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, and Boiling Springs Elementary, which excels in math with over 80% of students proficient. Casar Elementary and Cleveland Early College High School are also notable for their strong academic performance, earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement between the district's highest-performing and lowest-performing schools. Many of the district's elementary schools have student populations that are over 95% economically disadvantaged, and these high-poverty schools tend to have lower test scores, suggesting the need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by students from low-income backgrounds. The district's alternative schools, such as Cleveland Early College High School and Turning Point Academy, stand out as bright spots, achieving exceptional results that outpace the district and state averages.