Cumberland County Schools (CCS)—the fourth-largest school system in North Carolina—serves over 5,000 elementary students across 53 Fayetteville-area campuses in 2024–25, with a 15:1 student–teacher ratio and ~74% minority enrollment. Elementary proficiency averages 41% in math and 48% in reading, trailing state averages of 51% and 50%. Despite these challenges, CCS celebrated the removal of 17 schools from North Carolina’s low-performing list in fall 2024, showcasing accelerating recovery during COVID-era setbacks.
Top-performing schools such as Cumberland International Early College and Cross Creek Early College demonstrate that excellence is achievable within the district. CCS invests heavily in literacy coaching, equity-focused reforms, and school-level success models to elevate academic outcomes. With improvement underway, Fayetteville is investing in resilient, community-based strategies to uplift elementary education across the city.
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