Serving 590 students in grades 6-12, Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School's student population of 590 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 127% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1616 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
51%
25%
White
21%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School is ranked #1616 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School?
590 students attend Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School?
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School offer ?
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School part of?
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School located?
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School is located in the Douglas Byrd neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 14 other public schools located in Douglas Byrd.
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