Top Rankings
Cumberland County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 86 public schools serving 49,656 students in Cumberland County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Cumberland County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
86 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
49,656 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
3,298 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Cumberland County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
83%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
# American Indian Students
668 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,009 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
7,840 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
20%
# Black Students
22,604 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
46%
25%
# White Students
12,750 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
26%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
248 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,542 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
827
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
3,690
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,946
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,544
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,736
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,669
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,626
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,750
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,722
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,782
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,658
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,125
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,435
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,146
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,728 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$508 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$533 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,231
$11,229
Spending / Student
$10,728
$11,655
Best Cumberland County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland International Early College
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1200 Murchison Rd, J Knuckles
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 672-2830
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 672-2830
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Polytechnic
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2201 Hull Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-7300
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-7300
Grades: 9-13
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Cross Creek Early College
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7551
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7551
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Beaver Dam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12059 Hwy 210 S
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 838-0008
Roseboro, NC 28382
(910) 838-0008
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Jack Britt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7403 Rockfish Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 429-2800
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 429-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,890 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Eastover-central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5174 Dunn Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-8997
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-8997
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Stedman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7370 Clinton Road Hwy 24
Stedman, NC 28391
(910) 483-3886
Stedman, NC 28391
(910) 483-3886
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #88.
Reid Ross Classical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #99.
Seventy-first Classical Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6830 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-0092
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-0092
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #1010.
Stoney Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7411 Rockfish Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-3945
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-3945
Grades: K-5
| 879 students
Rank: #1111.
Long Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6490 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-0012
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-0012
Grades: 2-5
| 442 students
Rank: #1212.
District No 7 Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5721 Smithfield Road
Wade, NC 28395
(910) 483-0001
Wade, NC 28395
(910) 483-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #1313.
Vanstory Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Foxhall Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 483-0809
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 483-0809
Grades: 2-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1414.
Cape Fear High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4762 Clinton Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-0191
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-0191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,529 students
Rank: #1515.
E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4665 Lakewood Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 426-2020
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 426-2020
Grades: K-5
| 834 students
Rank: #1616.
Massey Hill Classical High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1062 Southern Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8761
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8761
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #1717.
Armstrong Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3395 Dunn Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-2425
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-2425
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1818.
Howard L Hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 Andrews Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 822-5100
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 822-5100
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1919.
John R Griffin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5551 Fisher Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-7678
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-7678
Grades: 6-8
| 1,091 students
Rank: #2020.
Gray's Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5301 Celebration Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-8589
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-8589
Grades: 9-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #2121.
New Century International Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7455 Century Circle
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2001
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2001
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #2222.
Gray's Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2964 School Rd
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 483-3352
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 483-3352
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #2323.
Gallberry Farm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8019 Byerly Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-1490
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-1490
Grades: PK-5
| 908 students
Rank: #2424.
Rockfish Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5763 Rockfish Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-5313
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-5313
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #2525.
New Century International Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7465 Century Circle
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2340
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2340
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #2626.
Pine Forest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Andrews Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-2384
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-2384
Grades: 9-12
| 1,572 students
Rank: #2727.
Reid Ross Classical Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #2828.
Mac Williams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4644 Clinton Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-8222
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-8222
Grades: 6-8
| 1,151 students
Rank: #2929.
Pine Forest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6901 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-2711
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-2711
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #3030.
E E Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1361 Rim Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-2800
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 868-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Cumberland Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Cumberland Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7171
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7171
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Warrenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4618 Rosehill Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-6609
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-6609
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #3333.
Sherwood Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #3434.
Terry Sanford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Fort Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 484-1151
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 484-1151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,224 students
Rank: #3535.
Alderman Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2860 Alderman Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 321-0398
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 321-0398
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cumberland County Schools School District?
Cumberland County Schools School District manages 86 public schools serving 49,656 students.
What is the rank of Cumberland County Schools School District?
Cumberland County Schools School District is ranked #201 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County Schools School District?
46% of Cumberland County Schools School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cumberland County Schools School District?
Cumberland County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Cumberland County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,728 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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