What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heads of schools are worried, 20% might cry (6)" mean?

The definition is "cry". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SC (synonym="SC") + ARE (synonym="ARE") + M (synonym="20% of “might”") = SCREAM; definition: "cry" The answer is SCREAM.

Heads of schools are worried, 20% might cry (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27212 | 20 Down | 2017-06-01 flower

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