Lewis Chapel Middle School

2150 Skibo Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 580 students in grades 6-8, Lewis Chapel 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lewis Chapel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Lewis Chapel Middle School's student population of 580 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2001
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
School Motto
We Expect Success and Nothing Less!

School Rankings

Lewis Chapel 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 Lewis Chapel Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2054 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
31%
51%
38%
50%
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
69%
25%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lewis Chapel Middle School's ranking?
Lewis Chapel Middle School is ranked #2054 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lewis Chapel Middle School often compared to?
Lewis Chapel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anne Chesnutt Middle School, Seventy-first Classical Middle School, Westover Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lewis Chapel Middle School?
580 students attend Lewis Chapel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lewis Chapel Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis Chapel Middle School?
Lewis Chapel Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lewis Chapel Middle School offer ?
Lewis Chapel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lewis Chapel Middle School part of?
Lewis Chapel Middle School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Lewis Chapel Middle School located?
Lewis Chapel 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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