For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 423 students in Cleveland, MS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Cleveland, MS is Cleveland Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cleveland, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Central Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lucy Seabery Dr
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2338
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-2338
Gr: 7-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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 middle schools in Cleveland, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cleveland, MS include Cleveland Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cleveland?
3 public middle schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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