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Schools in Cleveland · Charlotte County School District

Cleveland’s public schools outscore 50% of Florida districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Cleveland, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.

#434of 638 Florida townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
51%
▼ 1 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
54%
▲ 2 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
86%
▼ 2 pts vs FL 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.6K
▲ 12% vs FL $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.8
FL 18.0 · smaller classes
Schools in town
1
8,996 students on the public path
In brief

Cleveland’s schools, in brief

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 51% and math 54% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,602 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then four middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Cleveland’s grade

B Test scoresC+ Graduation

B−: better than 50% of Florida school districts, #434 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores are above the Florida average; graduation is below it.

Florida school districts we grade (76)Better than 50%
Lower resultsHigher results
Florida towns with similar household incomes (228)Better than 51%
C+BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 9,171 test results and a graduating class of 1,380 could put Cleveland anywhere from C+ to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Cleveland’s students in the tested grades sat them (8,925 in math, 9,417 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cleveland, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5East Elementary SchoolCharlotte County School DistrictA−
6–84 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB− to B+
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressC− to B

Cleveland’s public schools are run by Charlotte County School District, which also serves Punta Gorda. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Charlotte County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 24 schools · 16,997 students, up 11% since 2020–21 · 16.8 per teacher (FL 18.0)
$14,602FL $13,006 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading51%
State average 52.1% · 9417 students tested
Math54%
State average 52.2% · 8925 students tested

Cleveland vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Cleveland’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ClevelandB−Charlotte County

Every school in Cleveland

8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Clevelandby address
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Punta Gorda
A−
814 students17:1Rate it →
Also serving Clevelandin other towns
Punta Gorda Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Punta Gorda
B
1,098 students19:1Rate it →
Port Charlotte Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Port Charlotte
B
858 students19:1Rate it →
Murdock Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Port Charlotte
B−
656 students19:1Rate it →
L. A. Ainger Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Rotonda West
B+
625 students17:1Rate it →
Charlotte High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Punta Gorda
B−
1,872 students21:1Rate it →
Port Charlotte High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Port Charlotte
C−
1,730 students21:1Rate it →
Lemon Bay High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Englewood
B
1,343 students20:1Rate it →

Questions about Cleveland’s schools

Are Cleveland’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Cleveland children attend outscore 50% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #434 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 51%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Cleveland in?

Charlotte County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 16,997 students in 24 schools (2024–25).

Where do Cleveland kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Charlotte High School, Port Charlotte High School and Lemon Bay High School.

What is Cleveland’s graduation rate?

86% of the class of 2023 in Charlotte County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.

How much does Cleveland spend per student?

$14,602 in Charlotte County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.