Middle Schools in Cumberland County Schools

The Cumberland County Schools district in North Carolina contains 17 middle schools serving grades 6-8, with a mix of public and charter institutions. The district as a whole is ranked 144 out of 242 school districts in the state and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Several schools stand out in the data, including John R. Griffin Middle, which ranks 178 out of 773 middle schools statewide and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with strong test scores well above the district and state averages. Seventy-First Classical Middle and New Century International Middle also rank highly and have exceptional test scores. In contrast, schools like Douglas Byrd Middle and Luther Nick Jeralds Middle have significantly lower test scores.

The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the district, with a strong correlation between high poverty rates and lower test scores. However, the success of schools like Reid Ross Classical Middle and New Century International Middle suggests that with the right resources and strategies, high-poverty schools can still achieve strong academic outcomes. Addressing these inequities should be a priority for the Cumberland County Schools district.