Public schools in Cleveland, MS
8 open public schools with an address in Cleveland, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,162
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cleveland public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Cleveland, MS: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,162 students, an average of 270 per school. The largest campus is Cleveland Central High School (799 students), and the largest elementary school is Parks Elementary School (265).
Every listed school belongs to Cleveland School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cleveland
Elementary schools in Cleveland
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.M. Smith Elementary Cleveland School District | 03–06 | 233 | 12.8:1 | |
| Nailor Elementary School Cleveland School District | PK–02 | 256 | 18.8:1 | |
| Parks Elementary School Cleveland School District | PK–06 | 265 | 16:1 | |
| Pearman Elementary School Cleveland School District | 01–06 | 186 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Cleveland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Central Middle School Cleveland School District | 07–08 | 423 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Cleveland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Central High School Cleveland School District | 09–12 | 799 | 17.8:1 | |
| Cleveland Voc Tech Complex Cleveland School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cleveland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Cleveland School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.2%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black74.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Cleveland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,162 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cleveland
How many public schools are in Cleveland, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Cleveland: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,162 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cleveland?
All listed public schools with an address in Cleveland belong to Cleveland School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Cleveland?
Cleveland Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cleveland, with 799 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cleveland?
No school with an address in Cleveland is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cleveland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cleveland public schools is 16.3:1, higher than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cleveland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Mississippi cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities