- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cleveland, MS
Cleveland Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280075001475
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland Central Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleveland Central Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Central Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Cleveland, MS.
School address
District: Cleveland School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280075001475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Cleveland Central Middle School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 280075001475 · Cleveland, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland Central High School (799 students)
Cleveland Central Middle School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Cleveland Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland Cent
Cleveland Central High School
799 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleveland Central Middle School compares
Cleveland Central Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
237
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 56.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 94.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 75.4%
White 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Cleveland Central Middle School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nailor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland Central Middle 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 middle 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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Central Middle School
How many students attend Cleveland Central Middle School?
Cleveland Central Middle School has 423 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cleveland, MS. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Central Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cleveland Central Middle School?
100.0% of students at Cleveland Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland Central Middle School is African American at 75.4% of enrollment, in Cleveland, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland Central Middle School?
Cleveland Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Central Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School, Cleveland School Dist also operates Cleveland Central High School (799 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.