Best 28301 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,016 students in 28301, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28301, NC are Cumberland International Early College, Cross Creek Early College and Reid Ross Classical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28301 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28301, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28301 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cumberland International Early College, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28301, NC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland International Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1200 Murchison Rd, J Knuckles
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 226-6485
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Cross Creek Early College
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7551
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Reid Ross Classical High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-8415
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 North Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7985
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Ramsey Street High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Quincy St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
The Capitol Encore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 849-0888
Gr: K-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
E E Smith High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Seabrook Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-0153
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28301, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28301, NC include Cumberland International Early College, Cross Creek Early College and Reid Ross Classical High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28301?
7 public high schools are located in 28301.
What is the racial composition of students in 28301?
28301 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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