Enrollment
390
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, NC
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370001103539
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 27
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School ranks #1 of 27 schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001103539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, enrolling 390 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School is leaner than roughly 95% of North Carolina schools and 38% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.3% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 343 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (24%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fayetteville's public schools, it stands alongside Alpha Academy (960 students): Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.8:1 vs 22.3:1).
Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students) and Pine Forest High (1,551 students) alongside Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School compares
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▼ 1% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,412
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 44.4%
White 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland County Schools, which includes Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School.
$12,412
Per student
+3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 57.7%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alpha Academy
Standard public school
960 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
The Capitol Encore Academy
Standard public school
853 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Bill Hefner Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 17:1 students per teacher
New Century International Elementary
Standard public school
686 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
E E Miller Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Rim Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 16:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School
How many students attend Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School?
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School is 9.8:1, which is 38% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School?
65.3% of students at Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School is African American at 44.4% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School?
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School ranks #1 of 27 schools in Fayetteville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
Is Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School a good school?
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.
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