2020 Best Schools in FayettevilleAbout this List

Fayetteville Academy

• Private School
• Fayetteville, NC
• PK, K-12
• 45 reviews

Parent: Fayetteville Academy provides the best college preparatory environment in the Fayetteville area. We were looking for an independent, non-sectarian school, and FA is the only option in the area. Students are challenged and supported. We are very pleased!
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• A+

• 388 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cross Creek Early College High School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 175 reviews

Senior: I love the overall experience at Cross Creek Early College High School. Everyone is like family; we help one another stretch beyond boundaries to explore and view academics in different perspectives to enhance learning.
The overall faculty and student morale is good and cultivates an environment for wanting to be involved in something greater-better for the school and the community. I would not change anything about Cross Creek Early College- it is absoultely perfect!
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• A

• 261 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Massey Hill Classical High School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 114 reviews

Alum: Massey Hill Classical was one of the best schools in the county that I could've gone to. Being smaller than other schools means that you really get to know everyone in school and connect better with your teachers. Although there weren't any sports, there were many fun after-school clubs and activities. I would recommend Massey to anyone looking for a great high school experience.
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• A

• 320 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jack Britt High School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 638 reviews

Senior: Jack Britt has been a wonderful school to attend. The teachers and administration have encouraged and challenged us greatly to make sure we succeed. Without the challenges I have faced I would not be the student I am today. Jack Britt has helped to mold me into the successful and educated person I am becoming. Yes, there are some downsides such as a strict dress code and no phones at lunch, but every school has downsides. Jack Britt is a place where I enjoy going to school everyday(except for when I stay up late the night before school and want to sleep in). They try to make sure everyone is included such as making sure kids have a place to sit at lunch if they are lonely. Being a shy kid growing up, Britt has helped me to make new friends and become involved in after school activities. As a senior about to leave Jack Britt, I can say that I’ve had a wonderful time and that it is GREAT to be a BUCCANEER!
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• A

• 1,920 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cumberland International Early Colleges

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 100 reviews

• A

• 261 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fayetteville Christian School

• Private School
• Fayetteville, NC
• PK, K-12
• 82 reviews

Senior: I went to FCS from freshman year to senior year and I have absolutely loved it! I have gotten honors all four years and I even get to graduate having taken some of my prerequisite college courses. We also have a lot of different opportunities that public schools don't get to have. For example, I just got back from my school's mission trip to Botswana, and I came back a changed person. To see everyone there living in poverty, but still being joyful really puts into perspective how selfish Americans are. If I didn't go to FCS, I wouldn't have been able to see that. I have become such a confident person because of the people here that surround me and encourage me. The high school is only about 200 people and I know and have a relationship with every single person in my grade. I love this environment so much and I wish more schools could have one like it.
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• A-

• 600 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sandhoke Early College

• Hoke County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 91 reviews

Alum: Sandhoke Early Community College High School is an amazing school. It gives students the opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma and an Associates. This high school provides student with a 2 year free collage experience. Not only does this school prepare students for a four year university, but is also shapes the character of each student that attends this school. The only thing that I would change form this school is the lack of space. This high school started off as only accepting about 100 students each year, therefore the school in general is quiet small. With time the school began to accept more students and there is not enough space for everyone. So I would simply change the building's size to provide more comfort for its student.
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• A-

• 349 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Village Christian Academy

• Private School
• Fayetteville, NC
• K-12
• 58 reviews

Senior: I have gone to Village since I was in kindergarten. I have seen it change over the course of 12 years in many ways, good and bad. I have loved the small class size as it has allowed me to be close with my teachers and has made them very accessible to me. The school as a whole is very well kept and nice. Although there are some teachers who are not the best, Village has done a great job at selecting qualified teachers who care about their student’s education. I do wish though that the school would focus more on the arts. Overall the school has prepared me the best it can for college and the friendships I have had are great. There are some areas where focus may need to be shifted such as the arts, athletic teams, and student freedoms, but it is not enough for me to give bad rating.
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• A-

• 657 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

71st Classical Middle School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

Parent: Academically SFCMS is awesome! They offer many after school clubs. Teachers are not available outside of their planning periods to meet with parents. Communication between administration and families is awesome. However, communication between teachers and families needs improvement.
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• A-

• 467 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John R. Griffin Middle School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• 6-8
• 8 reviews

Alum: My teachers were very professional and always made sure that their students had a chance to participate and understood the lesson. THe teachers were friendly. Any trouble with students were always handled accordingly.
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• A-

• 958 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Long Hill Elementary School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• 2-5

• A-

• 440 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vanstory Hills Elementary School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• 2-5
• 1 review

Middle School Student: I liked the teachers at Vanstory, and the students were not bad. I only ever came in contact with one bully in my time there. I loved the plays we always performed there, and the fact that they are actually educational, and I enjoyed them. I do wish that there were more after school activities, because there were only a few in my time there. Otherwise, Vanstory is an awesome school 👏
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• A-

• 532 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Berean Baptist Academy

• Private School
• Fayetteville, NC
• PK, K-12
• 17 reviews

Alum: This school is very inclusive. It is a good place to be if you want to feel welcome. I attended here from third grade through twelfth grade and loved it. I made lifelong friends, and felt completely prepared for college.
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• A-

• 515 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stoney Point Elementary School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• K-5
• 2 reviews

Parent: STPES is an amazing school with a great staff! The administration cares about every child enough to get to know the families!
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• B+

• 899 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cape Fear High School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 313 reviews

Senior: In my three, going on four, years at Cape Fear, I know about nearly ever aspect of the school. While there are a few less than desirable teachers, most are dedicated to teaching and caring about the well-being of their students. Students generally fall into one of two categories, AP and Standard, and they are not given much opportunity to intermingle. In the past few years, I have noticed a close-knit community where students, for the most part, genuinely care about one another. Cape Fear has some downfalls, but there's still no high school I would rather attend.
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• B+

• 1,504 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pine Forest Middle School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• 6-8
• 4 reviews

High School Sophomore: I loved every minute attending.
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• B+

• 761 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Armstrong Elementary School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 424 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Howard Health & Life Science High School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 69 reviews

Junior: I liked that it was a very close school. It was full of diversity and friendship. In my experience, there was not much bullying and the teachers and staff did their best to enhance the students' experience. Overall, it is a wonderful school!
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• B+

• 169 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Trinity Christian School

• Private School
• Fayetteville, NC
• K-12
• 3 reviews

Senior: There were many things I liked about Trinity Christian School. When first attending, i was an introvert; but the small, family-like setting made me feel more comfortable. Also the teachers were really caring and hands on, to make sure you knew and understood the material.
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• B+

• 179 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

E. Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 898 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northwood Temple Academy

• Private School
• Fayetteville, NC
• PK, K-12
• 26 reviews

Senior: I've been going to Northwood ever since I was in preschool, I'm now a senior but something that I always admired about the school is the diversity and the way the teachers and staff treat their students. The only thing I would change about this school would be the restroom policy, the policy is that the restroom doors are locked during class, but in between classes the students are allowed to use the restroom. I would change this policy because if someone has an emergency and has to use the restroom they wouldn't be able to access it quick enough.
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• B+

• 415 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Howard L. Hall Elementary School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• K-5

• B+

• 682 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Freedom Christian Academy

• Private School
• Fayetteville, NC
• PK, K-12
• 22 reviews

Junior: I have been attending Freedom Christian Academy for 3years. It's pretty small school. However, teachers are amazing they actually try to teach students effectively and Biblically. Students are just amazing! They do really enjoy their life in FCA. We do also have some international students and they are hard workers. Majority of seniors do go to pretty decent college as well. I love my school and I am proud of to be FCA student.
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• B+

• 553 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mac Williams Middle School

• Cumberland County Schools, NC
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

Alum: I attended Mac William Middle School from 6th to 8th grade, and it was a great experience. I'm currently a senior in high school, and I was very involved at Mac Williams. I was President of Student Government, a member of Beta Club, and I played soccer. All of the teachers I had were very considerate and really worked to make sure everyone understood.
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• B

• 1,089 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rockfish Hoke Elementary School

• Hoke County Schools, NC
• PK, K-5

• B

• 780 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio