Serving 470 students in grades 6-8, Anne Chesnutt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anne Chesnutt Middle School's student population of 470 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
470 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1938
School Calendar
School Rankings
Anne Chesnutt Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anne Chesnutt Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1830 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
64%
24%
White
10%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anne Chesnutt Middle School's ranking?
Anne Chesnutt Middle School is ranked #1830 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Anne Chesnutt Middle School often compared to?
Anne Chesnutt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis Chapel Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Anne Chesnutt Middle School?
470 students attend Anne Chesnutt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Anne Chesnutt Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anne Chesnutt Middle School?
Anne Chesnutt Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anne Chesnutt Middle School offer ?
Anne Chesnutt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anne Chesnutt Middle School part of?
Anne Chesnutt Middle School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Anne Chesnutt Middle School located?
Anne Chesnutt Middle School is located in the Seventy First neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 7 other public schools located in Seventy First.
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