For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 799 students in Cleveland, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Cleveland, MS is Cleveland Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Cleveland, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cleveland, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Central High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Sunflower St
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2460
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2460
Gr: 9-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
601 Third Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-6478
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-6478
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cleveland Voc Tech Complex
Vocational School
601 Third Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-8818
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-8818
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cleveland, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cleveland, MS include Cleveland Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cleveland?
3 public high schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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