Cumberland Mills Elementary vs Mary McArthur Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland Mills Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Mary McArthur Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Cumberland Mills Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina | Mary McArthur Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1150 of 1,457 | #1212 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #45021 of 50,301 | #46017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 573 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 24% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland Mills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 18.1).
- •Cumberland Mills Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Cumberland Mills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Cumberland Mills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 97.8%).
- •Mary McArthur Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.4).
- •Cumberland Mills Elementary is the larger school with 573 students compared with 447.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cumberland Mills Elementary better than Mary McArthur Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland Mills Elementary ranks higher (19.7 vs 18.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cumberland Mills Elementary and Mary McArthur Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland Mills Elementary: 573. Mary McArthur Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland Mills Elementary and Mary McArthur Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cumberland Mills Elementary is 1150th of 1,457 and Mary McArthur Elementary is 1212th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).