Serving 269 students in grades 9-12, Cumberland International Early College ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland International Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Cumberland International Early College's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cumberland International Early College ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland International Early College is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
55%
25%
White
12%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland International Early College's ranking?
Cumberland International Early College is ranked #12 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cumberland International Early College often compared to?
Cumberland International Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Cross Creek Early College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cumberland International Early College?
The graduation rate of Cumberland International Early College is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cumberland International Early College?
269 students attend Cumberland International Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cumberland International Early College students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland International Early College?
Cumberland International Early College has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cumberland International Early College offer ?
Cumberland International Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland International Early College part of?
Cumberland International Early College is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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