Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cumberland Academy K-5 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 20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 222 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School's student population of 222 students has declined by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Cumberland Academy K-5 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 K-5 Virtual School is 0.68, 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
#2199 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
50%
25%
White
18%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School's ranking?
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School is ranked #2199 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School?
222 students attend Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School?
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School offer ?
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School part of?
Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School located?
Cumberland Academy K-5 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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