School Overview
Cleveland High School, located on Polenta Road in Clayton, North Carolina, serves as a prominent secondary educational institution within the Johnston County Public Schools district. Since its establishment, the school has grown alongside the rapidly developing Cleveland community, evolving into a hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive learning environment that emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cleveland High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and community involvement. The school maintains a competitive athletics program—home of the "Rams"—and supports a wide variety of student organizations, arts programs, and clubs that cater to diverse student interests. By leveraging its location within a growing suburban area, the school remains deeply connected to the local Clayton community, providing students with a robust support system of faculty and staff dedicated to promoting student growth, leadership, and long-term achievement.
1,889
Total Students
80.3
Full-Time Teachers
23.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cleveland High
Demographic Student Count
White933
Hispanic464
Black369
Asian28
Two or More91
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    933 (49.4%)
  • Hispanic
    464 (24.6%)
  • Black
    369 (19.5%)
  • Two or More
    91 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    28 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Johnston County Public Schools
Phone: (919)934-2455
Website: http://johnstoncountypsnc.sites.thrillshare.com/o/cvhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,889
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 80.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,865
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 466
Grade 10 497
Grade 11 483
Grade 12 443

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cleveland High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9466
Grade 10497
Grade 11483
Grade 12443
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cleveland High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female96551.1%
Male92448.9%