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Cleveland County Public Schools

Cleveland County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

29

public schools

Total Enrollment

15,538

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Cleveland County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Cleveland County has 2 district entries. Cleveland County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 28 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Shelby has the most listed schools, with 17 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 15 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

29

in Cleveland County

Reported Enrollment

15,538

29 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary15
Middle5
High6
Other3

2 School Districts in Cleveland County

Cleveland County Schools

28 schools
14,406 students

Pinnacle Classical Academy

1 school
1,132 students

29 Public Schools in Cleveland County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 29 matching schools

Kings Mountain High

Cleveland County Schools

Kings Mountain, 28086 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,236 students

Pinnacle Classical Academy

Pinnacle Classical Academy

Shelby, 28152 / Town: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter1,132 students

Crest High

Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, 28152 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,114 students

Burns High

Cleveland County Schools

Lawndale, 28090 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High934 students

Crest Middle

Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, 28150 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle849 students

Shelby High

Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, 28152 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High825 students

Burns Middle

Cleveland County Schools

Lawndale, 28090 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle734 students

Kings Mountain Middle

Cleveland County Schools

Kings Mountain, 28086 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only7–8Middle712 students

Shelby Middle

Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, 28152 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle630 students

Kings Mountain Intermediate

Cleveland County Schools

Kings Mountain, 28086 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only5–6Middle627 students

Elizabeth Elementary

Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, 28152 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary569 students

Springmore Elementary

Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, 28152 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary553 students

Boiling Springs Elementary

Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, 28152 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary549 students

Township Three Elementary

Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, 28152 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary529 students

Bethware Elementary

Cleveland County Schools

Kings Mountain, 28086 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary515 students

Fallston Elementary

Cleveland County Schools

Fallston, 28042 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary456 students

Jefferson Elementary

Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, 28150 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary429 students

Union Elementary

Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, 28150 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary423 students

Washington Elementary

Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, 28150 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary415 students

James Love Elementary

Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, 28152 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary350 students

Cleveland County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Cleveland County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Cleveland County public school directory?

The directory lists 29 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Cleveland County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Cleveland County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Cleveland County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Cleveland County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Cleveland County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Cleveland County Education OverviewCounty school score: 34/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.