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#388 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 15% in state

Reid Ross Classical High

High School · Cumberland County Schools · Fayetteville, NC

A Cumberland County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3200 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301

  • Math 44% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.9% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.9 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation18.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$12,118
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Reid Ross Classical High score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Reid Ross Classical High 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$36,955

Median home value

$109,900

Median rent

$926/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

36.2%

Poverty rate

27.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
E E Smith HighEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.6 mi1,000Compare →
Ramsey Street HighEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.6 mi24Compare →
Trinity Christian School of Fayetteville, Inc.Private · tuition5.7privatePK–121.7 mi393Compare →
Cross Creek Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified7.99–122.0 mi252Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#10 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

Reid Ross Classical High is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Reid Ross Classical High

Reid Ross Classical High is a public high school in Fayetteville, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 216 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reid Ross Classical High

What grades does Reid Ross Classical High serve?

Reid Ross Classical High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Reid Ross Classical High?

Reid Ross Classical High has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reid Ross Classical High?

The student-teacher ratio at Reid Ross Classical High is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reid Ross Classical High rank in NC?

Reid Ross Classical High ranks #388 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Reid Ross Classical High's MySchoolScout rating?

Reid Ross Classical High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Reid Ross Classical High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reid Ross Classical High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Reid Ross Classical High a charter school?

No, Reid Ross Classical High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Reid Ross Classical High a Title I school?

No, Reid Ross Classical High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reid Ross Classical High?

73.6% of students at Reid Ross Classical High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 28301)
16,221
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
36
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 28301; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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