📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Shelby, NC · Cleveland County

Cleveland County Schools

Grades Pre-K – Ungraded · 14,406 students · 28 schools · 12 zip codes

8
out of 10 Rating Good
State reading & math proficiency · 75th percentile among North Carolina districts. Ranked within North Carolina only — not comparable across states.
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School District · North Carolina
Cleveland County Schools
📍 Shelby, NC · Cleveland County · NCES LEAID 3700900
8/10
Rating
14,406
Students
28
Schools
Pre-K – Ungraded
Grade Span
12
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Phone
(704)476-8000
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District Mailing Address
400 West Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150
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Enrollment
14,406 students
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Schools
28
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County
Cleveland County, NC
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3700900
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Cleveland County Schools12 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
28017Boiling SpringsCleveland CountyNC
28020CasarCleveland CountyNC
28042FallstonCleveland CountyNC
28073GroverCleveland CountyNC
28086Kings MountainCleveland CountyNC
28089LattimoreCleveland CountyNC
28090LawndaleCleveland CountyNC
28114MooresboroCleveland CountyNC
28136PolkvilleCleveland CountyNC
28150ShelbyCleveland CountyNC
28152ShelbyCleveland CountyNC
28169WacoCleveland CountyNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Cleveland County Schools?▼
Cleveland County Schools serves 12 zip codes: 28017, 28020, 28042, 28073, 28086, 28089, 28090, 28114, 28136, 28150, 28152, 28169. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Cleveland County Schools rated?▼
Cleveland County Schools has an overall rating of 8 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 75th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Cleveland County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 14,406 students across 28 schools for Cleveland County Schools.
What grades does Cleveland County Schools serve?▼
Cleveland County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – Ungraded.
How do I contact Cleveland County Schools?▼
You can reach Cleveland County Schools by phone at (704)476-8000 or by mail at 400 West Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Cleveland County Schools

Cleveland County Schools is a public school district serving 12 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Cleveland County. It carries an overall rating of 8/10 (Good), the 75th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (704)476-8000 before making a housing decision.

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