For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 330 students in Lumberton, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Lumberton, NC are Southeastern Academy and Cis Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lumberton, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Lumberton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lumberton, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Cis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
818 West 3rd Street
Lumberton, NC 28359
(910) 521-1669
Lumberton, NC 28359
(910) 521-1669
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Lumberton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Hargrave St
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Grades: PK-4
| 219 students
451 School Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Grades: PK-4
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lumberton, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lumberton, NC include Southeastern Academy and Cis Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Lumberton?
2 public charter schools are located in Lumberton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton?
Lumberton public charter schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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