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#1835 of 2,648 schools in NC
Cumberland Mills Elementary
Elementary School · Cumberland County Schools
2576 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville, NC 28306
Enrollment
551
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
551
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
North Carolina schools
#1,835 of 2,648
In Fayetteville
#40 of 66
public schools
In district
#50 of 84
Cumberland County Schools
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Cumberland Mills Elementary
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About Cumberland Mills Elementary
Cumberland Mills Elementary is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools. Cumberland Mills Elementary serves approximately 551 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Cumberland Mills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,835 of 2,648 schools in NC.
Structured state assessment records for Cumberland Mills Elementary show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- NC avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
39% of students at Cumberland Mills Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Cumberland Mills Elementary — Students at Cumberland Mills Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.9/10.
How Cumberland Mills Elementary Compares
See how Cumberland Mills Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2576 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville, NC 28306
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cumberland Mills Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sherwood Park Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, J W Coon Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Fayetteville, see our Fayetteville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Park Elementary Fayetteville | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| John R Griffin Middle Fayetteville | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary Fayetteville | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fayetteville | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| C Wayne Collier Elementary Hope Mills | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
| J W Coon Elementary Fayetteville | 2.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Rockfish Elementary Hope Mills | 2.2 mi | 5.6 |
| ACADEMY AT NEW LIFE Hope Mills | 2.1 mi | — |
| Douglas Byrd High Fayetteville | 2.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Mary McArthur Elementary Fayetteville | 2.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Douglas Byrd Middle Fayetteville | 2.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Brentwood Elementary Fayetteville | 2.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Ed V Baldwin Elementary Hope Mills | 2.5 mi | 3.2 |
| William H Owen Elementary Fayetteville | 2.9 mi | 5.9 |
| South View Middle Hope Mills | 2.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Hope Mills Middle Hope Mills | 3.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Lewis Chapel Middle Fayetteville | 3.2 mi | 4.7 |
| South View High Hope Mills | 2.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Anne Chesnutt Middle Fayetteville | 3.4 mi | 5.4 |
| FLAMING SWORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hope Mills | 2.8 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 28306 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,175
Median Home Value
$218,900
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
Population
44,098
College Educated
28%
Homeownership
63.4%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Median Age
34.2
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|---|---|
| Andrews Elementary Andrews, NC | 5.3 |
| Bolton Elementary Winston-Salem, NC | 5.3 |
| Cape Fear Elementary Rocky Point, NC | 5.3 |
| Carver Elementary Wendell, NC | 5.3 |
| Isenberg Elementary Salisbury, NC | 5.3 |
| Lake Myra Elementary Wendell, NC | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cumberland Mills Elementary
What grades does Cumberland Mills Elementary serve?
Cumberland Mills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cumberland Mills Elementary?
Cumberland Mills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Mills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Mills Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cumberland Mills Elementary rank in NC?
Cumberland Mills Elementary ranks #1,835 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cumberland Mills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cumberland Mills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cumberland Mills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland Mills Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cumberland Mills Elementary a charter school?
No, Cumberland Mills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cumberland Mills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cumberland Mills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cumberland Mills Elementary?
99.5% of students at Cumberland Mills Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (910) 424-4536
Resources & Links
District
Cumberland County Schools- District Enrollment
- 49,314
- Schools in District
- 86
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,118
- District Rank
- #50 of 84
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