For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,496 students in Cleveland, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Cleveland, TX are Tarkington High School, Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy and Cleveland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Cleveland, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cleveland, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarkington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7739
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7739
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Samuel Wiley Dr
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7595
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7595
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8752
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8752
Grades: 9-12
| 3,592 students
Rank: n/an/a
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
900 Samuel Wiley Dr
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Grades: 3-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Liberty High School
Charter School
1954 Rd 5714
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Grades: 9
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cleveland, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Cleveland, TX include Tarkington High School, Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy and Cleveland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cleveland?
5 public high schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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. Tarkington High School, Tarkington High School vs. Cleveland High School
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