Cleveland High School in Clayton, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cleveland High School is a rural public school in Clayton, North Carolina that is part of Johnston County Public School District. It serves 1,884 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.9:1. Its teachers have had 37 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,884 Students

90 Teachers

1892 Polenta Rd

Clayton, NC 27520 View local requests

http://cvhs.johnston.k12.nc.us

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Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Cleveland High School Demographics

94%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

42%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Cleveland High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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