Summary:
The 28314 zip code area in Cumberland County, North Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Cumberland County Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 138 out of 242 in the state, the schools in this area face significant challenges, with most performing below district and state averages in academic proficiency.
Among the standout schools, E.E. Miller Elementary ranks the highest statewide, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and the highest proficiency rates in several subject areas, including an impressive 80.5% proficient or better in 5th grade science. Montclair Elementary also stands out, with the highest 3rd grade math and reading proficiency rates in the area, well above the district and state averages.
However, the majority of schools in this zip code struggle academically, likely due to the extremely high rates of economic disadvantage, with all schools reporting free/reduced lunch rates above 99%. While higher-spending schools tend to perform better, the overall consistency of low performance across the area suggests a need for more comprehensive, long-term interventions to improve student outcomes and better support these economically disadvantaged communities.
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