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Best Cumberland County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 19,530 students in Cumberland County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cumberland County, NC are Cumberland International Early College, Cumberland Polytechnic and Cross Creek Early College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Cumberland County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cumberland International Early College, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cumberland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland International Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1200 Murchison Rd, J Knuckles
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 226-6485
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Polytechnic
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
220 Hull Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-7300
Gr: 9-13 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Cross Creek Early College
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7551
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Jack Britt High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7403 Rockfish Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 429-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,940 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Reid Ross Classical High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Cape Fear High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4762 Clinton Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-0191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Alpha Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8030 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(910) 223-7711
Gr: K-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Massey Hill Classical High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1062 Southern Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8761
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Overhills High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2495 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-1436
Gr: 9-12 | 1,981 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Gray's Creek High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5301 Celebration Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-8589
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Pine Forest High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
525 Andrews Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 488-2384
Gr: 9-12 | 1,551 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Terry Sanford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Fort Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 484-1151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,201 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 North Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7985
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
South View High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4184 Elk Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 425-8181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Seventy-first High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6764 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 867-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Ramsey Street High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Quincy St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
The Capitol Encore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 849-0888
Gr: K-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Douglas Byrd High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
E E Smith High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Seabrook Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-0153
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2020.
Alger B. Wilkins High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1429 Skibo Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-5438
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Westover High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
277 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0190
Gr: 9-12 | 1,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cumberland County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cumberland County, NC include Cumberland International Early College, Cumberland Polytechnic and Cross Creek Early College.
How many public high schools are located in Cumberland County?
21 public high schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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