The Capitol Encore Academy

The Capitol Encore Academy is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Located at 126 Hay Street in Cumberland County, the school enrolls 832 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4 to 1, supported by 54 full-time equivalent teachers. Academically, the school is working to build student proficiency in core subjects.

In English language arts and reading, 48% of students across all grade levels are performing at or above proficient levels, while 41% meet proficiency benchmarks in mathematics. These results suggest areas where the school is focusing its efforts to strengthen student achievement. The Capitol Encore Academy's overall academic score of 4.3 out of 10 places it in the middle range of North Carolina schools, ranking around the 43rd percentile among the state's more than 2,600 schools.

As a charter school, The Capitol Encore Academy operates with a different structure than traditional public schools while remaining tuition-free and open to all students in its region. The school's mid-size city setting in Fayetteville provides families with a school option that spans the full K-12 continuum, allowing students to progress through their entire education in one institution.

The Capitol Encore Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.