| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County Schools | Fayetteville | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 49,661 | 86 | — | 14 |
| Fort Bragg Schools | Fort Bragg | Not rated | — | — | PK–8 | 3 |
How Cumberland County compares
Together they enroll 49,661 students across 86 schools. The largest is Cumberland County Schools with 49,661 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the North Carolina average of 5.4/10. 1 of the 2 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Cumberland County, North Carolina
Cumberland County has 2 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cumberland County is Cumberland County Schools (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cumberland County, NC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Cumberland County, NC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cumberland County, NC?
Of the districts serving Cumberland County, Cumberland County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 41st percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.