Serving 1,163 students in grades 6-8, Mac Williams Middle School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mac Williams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mac Williams Middle School's student population of 1,163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mac Williams Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mac Williams Middle School is 0.69, 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
#1177 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
28%
25%
White
46%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mac Williams Middle School's ranking?
Mac Williams Middle School is ranked #1177 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mac Williams Middle School often compared to?
Mac Williams Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Forest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mac Williams Middle School?
1,163 students attend Mac Williams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mac Williams Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mac Williams Middle School?
Mac Williams Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mac Williams Middle School offer ?
Mac Williams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mac Williams Middle School part of?
Mac Williams Middle School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Mac Williams Middle School located?
Mac Williams Middle School is located in the Cape Fear neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 5 other public schools located in Cape Fear.
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