Best middle schools in Fayetteville (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 12 schools in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 168Seventy-First Classical MiddleFayetteville · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 433 students
- 262John R Griffin MiddleFayetteville · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 1,024 students
- 348Pine Forest MiddleFayetteville · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 703 students
- 440New Century International MiddleFayetteville · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 362 students
- 539Mac Williams MiddleFayetteville · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 1,109 students
- 632R Max Abbott MiddleFayetteville · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 704 students
- 725Reid Ross Classical MiddleFayetteville · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 238 students
- 821Anne Chesnutt MiddleFayetteville · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 470 students
- 918Westover MiddleFayetteville · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 768 students
- 1017Lewis Chapel MiddleFayetteville · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 574 students
- 1116Douglas Byrd MiddleFayetteville · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 855 students
- 1214Luther Nick Jeralds MiddleFayetteville · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 605 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seventy-First Classical Middle Fayetteville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 67.5 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 2 | John R Griffin Middle Fayetteville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 61.9 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 1,024 |
| 3 | Pine Forest Middle Fayetteville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.3 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 703 |
| 4 | New Century International Middle Fayetteville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 362 |
| 5 | Mac Williams Middle Fayetteville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,109 |
| 6 | R Max Abbott Middle Fayetteville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.5 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 704 |
| 7 | Reid Ross Classical Middle Fayetteville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.4 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 238 |
| 8 | Anne Chesnutt Middle Fayetteville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 9 | Westover Middle Fayetteville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.6 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 768 |
| 10 | Lewis Chapel Middle Fayetteville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 574 |
| 11 | Douglas Byrd Middle Fayetteville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 855 |
| 12 | Luther Nick Jeralds Middle Fayetteville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.8 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 605 |
Seventy-First Classical Middle in Fayetteville leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Fayetteville with a Success Index (US) of 67.5. Of the 12 schools shown, 12 are public.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina middle schools rankings, every school on the Fayetteville page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Fayetteville?
Seventy-First Classical Middle in Fayetteville, North Carolina ranks first among middle schools in Fayetteville with a Success Index (US) of 67.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 433).
How are middle schools in Fayetteville ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.