B+
Above Average
81/100

Cleveland High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1892 Polenta Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 57% · Math 65% proficient · 61st percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
1,896
Students
enrolled
19.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%61/100reading 56th percentile, math 67th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%85/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +20 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+11 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency65% (+23 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+11 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%72%reading -1 pts, math +8 pts61st percentile (list)
Black42%47%reading +3 pts, math +16 pts70th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%55%reading +1 pts, math +14 pts64th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%—reading +11 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income32%47%reading -7 pts, math +13 pts50th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1892 Polenta Rd
City Clayton
ZIP Code 27520
District 3702370
NCES School ID 370237003215
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27520

Understanding the community around Cleveland High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,694
Per Capita Income $35,275
Poverty Rate 4.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%
High School or Higher 94.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $245,300
Median Rent $1,258
Owner-Occupied 77.4%
Renter-Occupied 22.6%
View full data for ZIP 27520 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cleveland High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 51.3%
Hispanic/Latino 23.4%
Black 18.9%
Two or More Races 4.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,896
Teachers (FTE) 97.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cleveland High?
Cleveland High has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cleveland High?
Cleveland High has 1,896 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1.
What grades does Cleveland High serve?
Cleveland High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cleveland High receive per student?
Cleveland High receives $11,360 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cleveland High in 27520 ▼
Avg Home Value
$337,862
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,826
1-Year Change
+0.8%
% Renters
22.6%

Other Schools in 27520

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026