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Cumberland County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
86
Schools
49,661
Students
$12,982
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
80.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+28pp vs nat'l
84.1%
Graduation Rate
-2.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cumberland County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 49,661 students across 86 schools. It includes 51 elementary, 17 middle, 18 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,982 is near the national average for a US public school district. 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (86)
Elementary Schools51 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alderman Road ElementaryPK–05628
Alma O Easom ElementaryKG–01266
Armstrong ElementaryPK–05478
Ashley Elementary03–05178
Beaver Dam ElementaryKG–0586
Benjamin J Martin ElementaryPK–05537
Bill Hefner ElementaryPK–05651
Brentwood ElementaryPK–05498
C Wayne Collier ElementaryPK–05526
Cliffdale ElementaryPK–05658
College Lakes ElementaryKG–05459
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual SchoolKG–05406
Cumberland Mills ElementaryPK–05572
Cumberland Road ElementaryPK–05329
District No 7 ElementaryPK–05195
E E Miller ElementaryPK–05625
E Melvin Honeycutt ElementaryKG–05834
Eastover-Central ElementaryPK–05397
Ed V Baldwin ElementaryPK–05592
Elizabeth M Cashwell ElementaryPK–05617
Ferguson-Easley ElementaryKG–05342
Gallberry Farm ElementaryPK–05908
Glendale Acres ElementaryPK–02220
Gray's Creek ElementaryPK–05461
Howard L Hall ElementaryKG–05600
J W Coon ElementaryPK–05199
J W Seabrook ElementaryPK–05269
Lake Rim ElementaryPK–05641
Long Hill Elementary02–05442
Loyd E Auman ElementaryPK–05528
Lucile Souders ElementaryPK–05418
Manchester ElementaryKG–05271
Margaret Willis ElementaryPK–05299
Mary McArthur ElementaryPK–05371
Montclair ElementaryPK–05418
Morganton Road ElementaryKG–05499
New Century International ElementaryPK–05686
Ponderosa ElementaryPK–05366
Raleigh Road ElementaryKG–01216
Rockfish ElementaryPK–05696
Sherwood Park ElementaryPK–05279
Stedman ElementaryKG–05271
Stedman PrimaryPK–01175
Stoney Point ElementaryKG–05879
Sunnyside ElementaryKG–05333
Vanstory Hills Elementary02–05469
Walker-Spivey ElementaryKG–05269
Warrenwood ElementaryPK–05389
Westarea ElementaryPK–05559
William H Owen ElementaryPK–05435
William T Brown ElementaryPK–05598
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,982Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
17%
State
57.8%
Local (property tax)
16.5%
Federal
25.7%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
86
Schools
49,661
Students
80%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.1%
Opportunity Score35/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 86 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
80% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Cumberland County Schools has 86 public schools, serving a total of 49,661 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cumberland County Schools?
The graduation rate is 84.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cumberland County Schools spend per student?
Cumberland County Schools spends $12,982 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cumberland County Schools?
80% of students in Cumberland County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cumberland County Schools?
No, Cumberland County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cumberland County Schools serve?
Cumberland County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Cumberland County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cumberland County Schools is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.