For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 445 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 832 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
28301, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1307 Hillsboro St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-2078
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-2078
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
901 Lillington Hwy
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 436-4381
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 436-4381
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
117 Quincy St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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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