Best Schools in Cumberland County, NC
Cumberland County, NC has 124 public schools (23 high, 21 middle, 64 elementary) serving 70,095 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Cumberland County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cumberland County, NC
The top high schools in Cumberland County, 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 Polytechnic
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 289 Students
3. Cumberland International Early College
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 269 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. Midway High
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Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
7. Gray's Creek High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1395 Students
8. Pine Forest High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1572 Students
9. Cape Fear High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1529 Students
10. Reid Ross Classical High
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cumberland County, NC
The top middle schools in Cumberland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seventy-first Classical Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
2. John R Griffin Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1091 Students
3. New Century International Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 391 Students
4. Reid Ross Classical Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
5. Pine Forest Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
6. Gray's Creek Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1126 Students
7. Hope Mills Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
8. Midway Middle
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Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
9. Mac Williams Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students
10. R Max Abbott Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cumberland County, NC
The top elementary schools in Cumberland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Armstrong Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
4. Gray's Creek Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
5. Vanstory Hills Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 469 Students
6. Long Hill Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 442 Students
7. Stedman Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 271 Students
8. Clement Elementary
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Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
9. Stoney Point Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 879 Students
10. E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 834 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.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
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.
Questions About Schools in Cumberland County, NC
How many schools are in Cumberland County, NC?
Cumberland County, NC has 124 public schools: 23 high schools, 21 middle schools and 64 elementary schools, serving 70,095 students in total.
How do schools in Cumberland County perform on state tests?
On average, 124 schools in Cumberland County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Cumberland County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cumberland County?
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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Cities, towns and school districts in Cumberland County
6 places in Cumberland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Fayetteville (68)
- Hope Mills (10)
- Eastover (2)
- Stedman (2)
- Linden (1)
- Wade (1)
School districts (1)
- Cumberland County Schools (86 schools)