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CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
10
Schools
2,818
Students
$12,507
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 2,818 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,507 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06336
D.M. SMITH ELEMENTARY03–06289
HAYES COOPER CENTER FOR MATH SC TECPK–06281
NAILOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–02237
PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–06213
PEARMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL01–06212
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CLEVELAND CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08433
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL05–120
CLEVELAND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL09–12817
CLEVELAND VOC TECH COMPLEX08–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,507-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
37%
State
40.8%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal
21.8%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
2,818
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST?
CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST has 10 public schools, serving a total of 2,818 students.
What is the graduation rate for CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST spends $12,507 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST?
No, CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST serve?
CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.