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Locust Fork High School vs. Cleveland High School

Should you attend Locust Fork High School or Cleveland High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Locust Fork High School
77 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Cleveland High School
71 High School St
Cleveland, AL 35049
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Locust Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Cleveland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Locust Fork High School ranked #722 in Alabama in 2023, showing an overall improvement from #741 in 2022 but remaining within the bottom 50% for testing performance among Union County NJ high schools.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average of 88%, maintaining a 95% rate from 2019 to 2023, placing the school in the top 5% statewide for graduation.
Math proficiency ranged from 20–24% in recent years, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency held steady at 37%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 506 students in 2017 to 406 in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio increased from 18:1 to 22:1; 52% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, marking a significant rise in socioeconomic need.
Serving grades 7–12 with 415 students in 2023, Locust Fork High School had a minority enrollment of 12%, including 31 Hispanic and 14 Black students, reflecting a relatively stable demographic composition over recent years.
Cleveland High School ranked #736 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #590 in 2018, placing it in the bottom 50% for overall test scores among the state's public schools.
Math proficiency remained low at 15–19% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency of 40–44% and science proficiency of 30–34% were approximately equal to the state averages.
Enrollment held steady near 362 students from 2021 to 2023, with minority enrollment at 25%, including 82 Hispanic and 4 Black students; eligibility for free lunch rose to 54% in 2023, reflecting increased socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 7–12 with a stable student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, educating 363 students with 19 teachers.
Cleveland High School maintained a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88% and ranking in the top 5% statewide, a continued strength despite lower test proficiency levels.
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
415 students
363 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Locust Fork High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cleveland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Locust Fork High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cleveland High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Locust Fork High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cleveland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Locust Fork High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blount County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blount County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#722 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#736 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Locust Fork High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cleveland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Locust Fork High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cleveland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Locust Fork High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cleveland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Locust Fork High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cleveland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Locust Fork High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cleveland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Locust Fork High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cleveland High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
67
73
Grade 8 Students
66
76
Grade 9 Students
68
57
Grade 10 Students
74
62
Grade 11 Students
75
55
Grade 12 Students
65
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cleveland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Locust Fork High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cleveland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Locust Fork High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cleveland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Locust Fork High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cleveland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Locust Fork High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cleveland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cleveland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Locust Fork High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cleveland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Locust Fork High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cleveland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Locust Fork High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cleveland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blount County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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