For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,329 students in the neighborhood of Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Terry Sanford are Cumberland Polytechnic, Vanstory Hills Elementary School and Terry Sanford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Polytechnic
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 Hull Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-7300
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-7300
Grades: 9-13
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Vanstory Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Foxhall Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 483-0809
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 483-0809
Grades: 2-5
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Terry Sanford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Fort Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 484-1151
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 484-1151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,213 students
Rank: #44.
R Max Abbott Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
590 Winding Creek Road
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 323-2201
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 323-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #55.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Trainer Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-4156
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-4156
Grades: 3-5
| 172 students
Rank: #66.
Ramsey Street High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Quincy St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #77.
The Capitol Encore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 849-0888
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 849-0888
Grades: K-12
| 832 students
Rank: #88.
Alger B. Wilkins High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1429 Skibo Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-5438
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-5438
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #99.
Margaret Willis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1412 Belvedere Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 484-9064
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 484-9064
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1010.
Teresa C Berrien Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-8288
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-8288
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
1610 Westlawn Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 484-0194
Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 484-0194
Grades: K-1
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
2915 Skycrest Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-9031
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-9031
Grades: PK-2
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Terry Sanford, Fayetteville, NC include Cumberland Polytechnic, Vanstory Hills Elementary School and Terry Sanford High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Terry Sanford, Fayetteville?
12 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Terry Sanford, Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Terry Sanford, Fayetteville?
the neighborhood of Terry Sanford, Fayetteville public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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