For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 330 students in Lumberton, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lumberton, NC are Southeastern Academy and Cis Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lumberton, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Lumberton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lumberton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Cis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
818 West 3rd Street
Lumberton, NC 28359
(910) 521-1669
Lumberton, NC 28359
(910) 521-1669
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Lumberton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hargrave St
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Gr: PK-4 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
451 School Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Gr: PK-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lumberton, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lumberton, NC include Southeastern Academy and Cis Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Lumberton?
2 public charter schools are located in Lumberton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton?
Lumberton public charter schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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