Excellent
#266 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 10% in state
New Century International Middle
Middle School · Cumberland County Schools · Fayetteville, NC
A Cumberland County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
7455 Century Circle, Fayetteville, NC 28306
- Math 56% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Century International Middle score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Century International Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,175
Median home value
$218,900
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,043 | Compare → |
| Seventy-first Classical MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| John R Griffin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 1,057 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cumberland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #6 of 84
- District spending per student
- $12,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Century International Middle is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Century International Middle
New Century International Middle is a public middle school in Fayetteville, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 376 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Century International Middle
What grades does New Century International Middle serve?
New Century International Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Century International Middle?
New Century International Middle has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Century International Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Century International Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Century International Middle rank in NC?
New Century International Middle ranks #266 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is New Century International Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
New Century International Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 New Century International Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Century International Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is New Century International Middle a charter school?
No, New Century International Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Century International Middle a Title I school?
No, New Century International Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Century International Middle?
54.8% of students at New Century International Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (910) 487-2001
- Area population (ZIP 28306)
- 44,098
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28306; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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