For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,102 students in 28301, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28301, NC are Reid Ross Classical Middle School, Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School and The Capitol Encore Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28301 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28301, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28301, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reid Ross Classical Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7985
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7985
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
The Capitol Encore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 849-0888
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 849-0888
Gr: K-12 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2517 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 822-2570
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 822-2570
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
28301, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1307 Hillsboro St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-2078
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-2078
Gr: K-5
901 Lillington Hwy
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 436-4381
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 436-4381
Gr: 6-12
117 Quincy St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28301, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28301, NC include Reid Ross Classical Middle School, Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School and The Capitol Encore Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28301?
4 public middle schools are located in 28301.
What is the racial composition of students in 28301?
28301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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