How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cleveland County Schools | Moore County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shelby, North Carolina | Carthage, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 14,406 | 13,008 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | 23 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cleveland County Schools | Moore County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,540 | $11,374 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.5% | 19.2% |
| State Revenue | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Local Revenue | 21.4% | 23.6% |
Cleveland County Schools
Federal State Local
Moore County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cleveland County Schools | Moore County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.3% | 60.8% |
| African American | 26.5% | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% | 17.9% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.7% | 62.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cleveland County Schools | Moore County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 50 | 43 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 326.1:1 | 428.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.6% | 23.5% |
School Types
Cleveland County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 16
Moore County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
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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.