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The Capitol Encore Academy
School · The Capitol Encore Academy · Fayetteville, NC
A charter school in Fayetteville, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
126 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
- Math 46% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Capitol Encore Academy score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Capitol Encore Academy 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School of HopePrivate · tuition | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Greater Fayetteville AdventistPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Fayetteville AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Capitol Encore Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Capitol Encore Academy is listed in The Capitol Encore Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Capitol Encore Academy
The Capitol Encore Academy is a public school in Fayetteville, NC, part of The Capitol Encore Academy, serving approximately 832 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,697 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Capitol Encore Academy
What grades does The Capitol Encore Academy serve?
The Capitol Encore Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Capitol Encore Academy?
The Capitol Encore Academy has an enrollment of approximately 832 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Capitol Encore Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Capitol Encore Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Capitol Encore Academy rank in NC?
The Capitol Encore Academy ranks #1,697 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is The Capitol Encore Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Capitol Encore Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 The Capitol Encore Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Capitol Encore Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is The Capitol Encore Academy a charter school?
Yes, The Capitol Encore Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Capitol Encore Academy a Title I school?
No, The Capitol Encore Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Capitol Encore Academy?
97.7% of students at The Capitol Encore Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 832
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (910) 849-0888
- Area population (ZIP 28301)
- 16,221
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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