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Cumberland County Public Schools

Cumberland County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

88

public schools

Total Enrollment

51,512

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Cumberland County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Cumberland County has 3 district entries. Cumberland County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 86 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 8 listed communities. Fayetteville has the most listed schools, with 68 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 51 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

15 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

88

in Cumberland County

Reported Enrollment

51,512

88 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

2

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary51
Middle17
High18
Other2

3 School Districts in Cumberland County

Cumberland County Schools

86 schools
49,661 students

Alpha Academy

1 school
1,126 students

The Capitol Encore Academy

1 school
725 students

88 Public Schools in Cumberland County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 15 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 88 matching schools

Jack Britt High

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28306 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,890 students

Pine Forest High

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28311 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,572 students

Cape Fear High

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28312 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,529 students

South View High

Cumberland County Schools

Hope Mills, 28348 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,502 students

Gray's Creek High

Cumberland County Schools

Hope Mills, 28348 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,395 students

Seventy-First High

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28304 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,366 students

Terry Sanford High

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28303 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,224 students

Westover High

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28303 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,202 students

Mac Williams Middle

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28312 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,151 students

Alpha Academy

Alpha Academy

Fayetteville, 28314 / City: Midsize

ProfileKG–12Charter1,126 students

Gray's Creek Middle

Cumberland County Schools

Hope Mills, 28348 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,126 students

John R Griffin Middle

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28304 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,091 students

E E Smith High

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28301 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,004 students

Douglas Byrd High

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28304 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High940 students

Douglas Byrd Middle

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28304 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle935 students

Gallberry Farm Elementary

Cumberland County Schools

Hope Mills, 28348 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary908 students

Stoney Point Elementary

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28306 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary879 students

E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28306 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary834 students

Westover Middle

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28303 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle784 students

R Max Abbott Middle

Cumberland County Schools

Fayetteville, 28305 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle759 students

Cumberland County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Cumberland County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Cumberland County public school directory?

The directory lists 88 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Cumberland County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Cumberland County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Cumberland County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 15 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Cumberland County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Cumberland County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Cumberland County Education OverviewCounty school score: 25/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.