- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clayton, NC
Cleveland High
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370237003215
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleveland High has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland High ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Clayton, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237003215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Cleveland High held near 1,896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 99.3 → 97.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370237003215 · Clayton, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,889 enr · 19.1:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Cleveland High held near 1,896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 99.3 → 97.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cleveland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- This school
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- South Johnston
South Johnston High
1,355 students
What this shows Cleveland High reports 1,889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleveland High compares
Cleveland High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 52% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,889 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,889
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
287
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Cleveland High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cleveland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Johnston High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Clayton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland High
How many students attend Cleveland High?
Cleveland High has 1,889 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clayton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,879 (2022-23) → 1,896 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cleveland High?
31.5% of students at Cleveland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland High?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland High is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Clayton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland High?
Cleveland High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland High ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Clayton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Cleveland High, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and West Johnston High (1,563 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.