Best Schools in Cumberland County, NC
Cumberland County, NC has a total of 118 schools including 35 high schools, 20 middle schools and 61 elementary schools. A total of 65,298 students attend Cumberland County, NC schools. On average, schools in Cumberland County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cumberland County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Cumberland County, NC
Cumberland County, NC has 35 high schools with 23,687 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cumberland County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cumberland County greatly exceed expectations.
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. Cumberland Polytechnic
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 289 Students
4. Massey Hill Classical High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
5. Jack Britt High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1890 Students
6. Reid Ross Classical High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
7. Pine Forest High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1572 Students
8. Gray's Creek High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1395 Students
9. Cape Fear High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1529 Students
10. Overhills High
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1971 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cumberland County, NC
Cumberland County, NC has 20 middle schools with 13,400 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cumberland County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cumberland County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Seventy-first Classical Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
2. New Century International Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 391 Students
3. John R Griffin Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1091 Students
4. Pine Forest Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
5. Gray's Creek Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1126 Students
6. Mac Williams Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
7. R Max Abbott Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
8. Overhills Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
9. Coats-erwin Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
10. Reid Ross Classical Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cumberland County, NC
Cumberland County, NC has 61 elementary schools with 26,360 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cumberland County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cumberland County exceed expectations.
1. Beaver Dam Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 86 Students
2. Eastover-central Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students
3. Long Hill Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 442 Students
4. E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 834 Students
5. Stedman Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
6. District No 7 Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
7. Stoney Point Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 879 Students
8. Gray's Creek Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
9. Vanstory Hills Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 469 Students
10. Howard L Hall Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 600 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cumberland County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cumberland County, NC has a total population of 334,728 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cumberland County, 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 Cumberland County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cumberland County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cumberland County, NC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cumberland County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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