Luther Nick Jeralds Middle

2517 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301

www.lnjms.ccs.k12.nc.us/

605 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School, located on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a public institution serving students within the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is named in honor of Luther Nick Jeralds, a prominent local figure and educator who played a significant role in the Fayetteville community. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond by fostering academic growth and personal development.

As part of the Cumberland County school system, the institution focuses on a standard-aligned curriculum while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to support the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a balance between classroom instruction and social development, Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School strives to create a supportive learning environment that encourages students to achieve their potential and participate actively in their educational journey.

605

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	91
Black	414
Asian	4
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
414 (68.4%)
Hispanic
91 (15.0%)
White
50 (8.3%)
Two or More
40 (6.6%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)822-2570
Website:	http://www.lnjms.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	584
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 200

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 208

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	200
Grade 7	197
Grade 8	208

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	45.5%
Male	330	54.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th