Cross Creek Early College

1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 246 students in grades 9-12, Cross Creek Early College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cross Creek Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Cross Creek Early College's student population of 246 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cross Creek Early College is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
≥90%
42%
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(18-19)
75-79%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
17%
20%
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Black
44%
25%
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White
17%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Cross Creek Early College and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cross Creek Early College often compared to?
Cross Creek Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland International Early College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cross Creek Early College?
The graduation rate of Cross Creek Early College is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cross Creek Early College?
246 students attend Cross Creek Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cross Creek Early College students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross Creek Early College?
Cross Creek Early College has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cross Creek Early College offer ?
Cross Creek Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cross Creek Early College part of?
Cross Creek Early College is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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