Cleveland School District

Located at 305 Merritt Drive in Cleveland, Mississippi, the Cleveland School District is an open, traditional public school district serving its local remote town community. Operating across 10 operational schools, the non-charter district provides comprehensive educational services spanning from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade, along with ungraded offerings. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total student body of 2,793 learners, consisting of 1,414 female and 1,379 male students. The demographic makeup of the student population includes 1,924 Black, 519 White, 187 students of two or more races, 127 Hispanic, 33 Asian, 2 Pacific Islander, and 1 American Indian student.

To support its student population, the Cleveland School District maintains a robust professional infrastructure with a full-time equivalent (FTE) staff totaling 1,003 personnel. Direct classroom instruction is led by 471 FTE teachers, who are supported by 81 FTE instructional aides across the district's primary and secondary grade levels. Additionally, 451 FTE support staff members ensure the smooth execution of administrative, logistical, and student-centered operations. Families, students, and educational researchers can learn more about the district's programs by visiting their official website at http://www.cleveland.k12.ms.us or by reaching out to the district directly by phone at (662) 843-3529.