Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, R Max Abbott 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 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: R Max Abbott Middle serves the west part of Fayetteville, NC, covering an area of approximately 17.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
R Max Abbott Middle School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
704 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
R Max Abbott 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 R Max Abbott Middle School is 0.69, 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
#1712 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)33%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
4%
4%
Showing 2007–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R Max Abbott Middle School's ranking?
R Max Abbott Middle School is ranked #1712 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are R Max Abbott Middle School often compared to?
R Max Abbott Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John R Griffin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend R Max Abbott Middle School?
704 students attend R Max Abbott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of R Max Abbott Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R Max Abbott Middle School?
R Max Abbott Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does R Max Abbott Middle School offer ?
R Max Abbott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is R Max Abbott Middle School part of?
R Max Abbott Middle School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is R Max Abbott Middle School located?
R Max Abbott Middle School is located in the Terry Sanford neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Terry Sanford.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The teachers need to take basic literacy tests themselves. Some do not seem to have a basic grasp of the concepts they are supposed to teach to our students.
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