R Max Abbott Middle School

590 Winding Creek Road
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 759 students in grades 6-8, R Max Abbott Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

R Max Abbott Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

R Max Abbott Middle School's student population of 759 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
759 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

R Max Abbott Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R Max Abbott Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1712 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of R Max Abbott Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of R Max Abbott Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of R Max Abbott Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
20%
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Black
44%
25%
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White
28%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of R Max Abbott Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in R Max Abbott Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in R Max Abbott Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is R Max Abbott Middle School's ranking?
R Max Abbott Middle School is ranked #1712 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are R Max Abbott Middle School often compared to?
R Max Abbott Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John R Griffin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend R Max Abbott Middle School?
759 students attend R Max Abbott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of R Max Abbott Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R Max Abbott Middle School?
R Max Abbott Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does R Max Abbott Middle School offer ?
R Max Abbott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is R Max Abbott Middle School part of?
R Max Abbott Middle School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is R Max Abbott Middle School located?
R Max Abbott Middle School is located in the Terry Sanford neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Terry Sanford.

School Reviews

2   7/19/2016
The teachers need to take basic literacy tests themselves. Some do not seem to have a basic grasp of the concepts they are supposed to teach to our students.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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