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Cleveland

Tennessee · Public School District
9
Schools
5,768
Students
$11,804
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cleveland is a public school district in Tennessee serving 5,768 students across 9 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,804 is below the national average for a US public school district.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools7 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cleveland Middle06–081,271
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cleveland High09–121,842
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,804-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
33%
State
47.0%
Local (property tax)
32.7%
Federal
20.3%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,768
Students
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,804, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% 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?
Cleveland has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,768 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cleveland?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cleveland spend per student?
Cleveland spends $11,804 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Cleveland?
No, Cleveland does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cleveland serve?
Cleveland serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.