Mission: Cleveland County Schools will equip all students with the knowledge and skills to become productive citizens in a globally competitive world by partnering with our community to provide appropriate educational experiences. Vision: To fully equip students by striving to the be one of the 10 best performing districts in the state. K-12 Education in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Cleveland County is home to the 23rd largest school district in North Carolina with some 16,000 students attending classes in 29 modern facilities.