How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cleveland County Schools | Nash County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shelby, North Carolina | Nashville, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 14,406 | 14,469 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | 30 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cleveland County Schools | Nash County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,540 | $12,350 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.5% | 25.1% |
| State Revenue | 59.1% | 60.8% |
| Local Revenue | 21.4% | 14.1% |
Cleveland County Schools
Federal State Local
Nash County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cleveland County Schools | Nash County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.3% | 26.3% |
| African American | 26.5% | 47.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% | 18.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.7% | 97.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cleveland County Schools | Nash County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 50 | 33 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 326.1:1 | 358.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.6% | 30.2% |
School Types
Cleveland County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 16
Nash County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 21
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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.