Mac Williams Middle School

4644 Clinton Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,151 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 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mac Williams Middle School's student population of 1,151 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,151 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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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 0.68, 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)
#1177 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mac Williams Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mac Williams 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.
54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mac Williams 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.
80%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mac Williams 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
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mac Williams Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mac Williams Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mac Williams Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mac Williams Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mac Williams Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Mac Williams 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
53%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mac Williams 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
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mac Williams Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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?
1,151 students attend Mac Williams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mac Williams Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mac Williams Middle School?
Mac Williams Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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