For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 888 students in Cleveland, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, AL are Cleveland Elementary School and Cleveland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cleveland, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Stadium Dr
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2040
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2040
Gr: PK-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 High School St
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2030
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2030
Gr: 7-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
61500 Us Highway 231
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2080
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2080
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Learning Center
Special Education School
189 Horton Ln
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, AL include Cleveland Elementary School and Cleveland High School.
How many public schools are located in Cleveland?
4 public schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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