- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cleveland, MS
Cleveland Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280075001477
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland Central High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleveland Central High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Central High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Cleveland, MS.
School address
District: Cleveland School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280075001477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Cleveland Central High School held near 816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 280075001477 · Cleveland, MS High · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 17:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland Central Middle School (423 students)
Cleveland Central High School held near 816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Cleveland Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cleveland Central High School
799 students
- Cleveland Cent
Cleveland Central Middle School
423 students
- Bell Elementar
Bell Elementary School
327 students
- Hayes Cooper C 304
Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec
304 students
- Parks Elementa 265
Parks Elementary School
265 students
- Nailor Element 256
Nailor Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Cleveland Central High School reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleveland Central High School compares
Cleveland Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 94% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
267
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.8%
Two or More 11.8%
White 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Cleveland Central High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Cleveland School Dist reports $12,775 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cleveland Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nailor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~799 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Central High School
How many students attend Cleveland Central High School?
Cleveland Central High School has 799 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cleveland, MS. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 816 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Central High School is 17:1, which is 28% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cleveland Central High School?
100.0% of students at Cleveland Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland Central High School is African American at 71.8% of enrollment, in Cleveland, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland Central High School?
Cleveland Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cleveland Central High School rank among public schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Central High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Cleveland, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland School Dist?
Besides Cleveland Central High School, Cleveland School Dist also operates Cleveland Central Middle School (423 students), Bell Elementary School (327 students), and Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec (304 students). See the Cleveland School Dist district page for the complete list.