Reid Ross Classical Middle School

3200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 226 students in grades 6-8, Reid Ross Classical 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 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Reid Ross Classical Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Reid Ross Classical Middle School's student population of 226 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Reid Ross Classical 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 Reid Ross Classical Middle School is 0.43, 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)
#1175 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Reid Ross Classical Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reid Ross Classical 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.
61%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reid Ross Classical 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.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Reid Ross Classical 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
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
10%
20%
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Black
74%
25%
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White
11%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Reid Ross Classical Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Reid Ross Classical 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
69%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Reid Ross Classical 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 Reid Ross Classical 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 Reid Ross Classical Middle School's ranking?
Reid Ross Classical Middle School is ranked #1175 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Reid Ross Classical Middle School often compared to?
Reid Ross Classical 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Reid Ross Classical Middle School?
226 students attend Reid Ross Classical Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Reid Ross Classical Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reid Ross Classical Middle School?
Reid Ross Classical Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Reid Ross Classical Middle School offer ?
Reid Ross Classical Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Reid Ross Classical Middle School part of?
Reid Ross Classical Middle School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.

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2   2/21/2019
Good school!!!
- Posted by Parent - Captain Elvis Forson

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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