For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,110 students in Cleveland, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Cleveland, TN are Walker Valley High School, Cleveland High School and Bradley Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Cleveland, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walker Valley High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cleveland, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy. N
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Grades: 9-12
| 1,501 students
Rank: #22.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Raider Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-1113
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-1113
Grades: 9-12
| 1,799 students
Rank: #33.
Bradley Central High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Lee Highway
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0650
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,662 students
Rank: #44.
Bradley County Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2369 Parker Street Ne, Unit 10
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
2181 Parker St Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0699
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0699
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pie Innovation Center
Vocational School
2181 Parker St Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0620
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0620
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cleveland, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4832 Blue Springs Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8801
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8801
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
350 Central Ave
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 339-0902
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 339-0902
Grades: 10-12
| 53 students
1450 Strawberry La
Cleveland, TN 37320
(423) 473-8473
Cleveland, TN 37320
(423) 473-8473
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cleveland, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Cleveland, TN include Walker Valley High School, Cleveland High School and Bradley Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cleveland?
6 public high schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cleveland include: Cleveland High School vs. Bradley Central High School, Walker Valley High School vs. Bradley Central High School, Bradley Central High School vs. Cleveland High School
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