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Best Schools in 28301, NC
28301, NC has 29 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 15,232 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 28301 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28301, NC
The top high schools in 28301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross Creek Early College
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students
2. Cumberland International Early College
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 269 Students
3. Cape Fear High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1529 Students
4. Reid Ross Classical High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
5. Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 590 Students
6. Terry Sanford High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1224 Students
7. E E Smith High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students
8. Douglas Byrd High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
9. Ramsey Street High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28301, NC
The top middle schools in 28301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reid Ross Classical Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
2. Mac Williams Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
3. R Max Abbott Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
4. Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
5. Douglas Byrd Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28301, NC
The top elementary schools in 28301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastover-central Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students
2. Armstrong Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
3. Vanstory Hills Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 469 Students
4. Cumberland Road Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
5. Margaret Willis Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students
6. Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
7. Lucile Souders Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
8. Warrenwood Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
9. Westarea Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
10. Ferguson-easley Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28301, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28301, NC has a total population of 17,746 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28301, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28301, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
67.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
54.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28301, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28301, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28301, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28301, NC
How many schools are in 28301, NC?
28301, NC has 29 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 15,232 students in total.
How do schools in 28301 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 28301 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 28301 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28301?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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