Seventy-First Classical Middle

6830 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304

www.sfcms.ccs.k12.nc.us/index.htm

430 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Seventy-First Classical Middle School, located on Raeford Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Cumberland County Schools district. As a "classical" institution, the school is built upon a rigorous academic framework that emphasizes a traditional liberal arts curriculum. Its educational approach is designed to challenge students through a structured environment, focusing on foundational knowledge, critical thinking, and a strong emphasis on core subjects like language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is known for fostering a high-expectation culture that prepares students for the challenges of advanced high school programs and beyond. By integrating classical methodologies with modern educational standards, Seventy-First Classical Middle seeks to cultivate well-rounded students who demonstrate both academic excellence and strong character. With its specific focus on an accelerated and disciplined curriculum, the school serves as a distinct choice for families in the Fayetteville area seeking an alternative to the standard middle school experience.

430

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seventy-First Classical Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	80
Black	211
Asian	17
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
211 (49.1 %)
Hispanic
80 (18.6 %)
White
72 (16.7 %)
Two or More
46 (10.7 %)
Asian
17 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)864-0092
Website:	http://www.sfcms.ccs.k12.nc.us/index.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 144

Grade 7 138

Grade 8 148

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Seventy-First Classical Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	144
Grade 7	138
Grade 8	148

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Seventy-First Classical Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	215	50%
Male	215	50%

Middle School 6th - 8th

East Hoke Middle

Hoke County Schools

780 Students

4702 Fayetteville Rd
Raeford, NC 28376 (9.5 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th