How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cleveland County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shelby, North Carolina | Fayetteville, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 14,406 | 49,661 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | 86 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cleveland County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,545 | $12,982 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.5% | 25.7% |
| State Revenue | 59.1% | 57.7% |
| Local Revenue | 21.4% | 16.5% |
Cleveland County Schools
Federal State Local
Cumberland County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cleveland County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.3% | 22.7% |
| African American | 26.5% | 47.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% | 16.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.8% | 84.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cleveland County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 50 | 134 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 14 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 356.8:1 | 318:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.9% | 42.8% |
School Types
Cleveland County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Cumberland County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.