At a glance
Reported students
799
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi high enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
260.5
Cleveland Central High School: 799 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 817
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Cleveland Central High School
Cleveland Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cleveland. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Cleveland School District. NCES reports 799 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (71.8%) and multiracial (11.8%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cleveland Central High School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.6%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black71.8%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cleveland School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cleveland Voc Tech Complex
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
Cleveland Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
423 reported students
Bell Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–06
327 reported students
Hayes Cooper Center
Elementary · Grades PK–06
304 reported students
Parks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
265 reported students
Nailor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
256 reported students
Public schools near Cleveland Central High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearman Elementary School Elementary · Cleveland School District | 01–06 | 186 | 0.3 mi |
| Cleveland Voc Tech Complex High · Cleveland School District | 08–12 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Alternative School Other · Cleveland School District | 01–12 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Nailor Elementary School Elementary · Cleveland School District | PK–02 | 256 | 0.9 mi |
| Cleveland Central Middle School Middle · Cleveland School District | 07–08 | 423 | 1 mi |
| Shaw High School High · West Bolivar Consolidated School District | 07–12 | 200 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Central High School
What grades does Cleveland Central High School serve?
Cleveland Central High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Cleveland School District.
How many students attend Cleveland Central High School?
Cleveland Central High School reported 799 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 817 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cleveland Central High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 799 students and 45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cleveland Central High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cleveland Central High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cleveland School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cleveland Central High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cleveland Central High School in?
Cleveland Central High School is part of Cleveland School District, based in Cleveland, MS, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cleveland Central High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pearman Elementary School (0.3 mi), Cleveland Voc Tech Complex (0.8 mi), Alternative School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.