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#1374 of 2,648 schools in NC
Cape Fear High
High School · Cumberland County Schools · Fayetteville, NC
A Cumberland County Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4762 Clinton Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312
- Math 74% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cape Fear High score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cape Fear High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,441
Median home value
$207,300
Median rent
$961/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Cumberland County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 252 | Compare → |
| Cumberland International Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 250 | Compare → |
| Massey Hill Classical HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 295 | Compare → |
| Reid Ross Classical HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 216 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cumberland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #33 of 84
- District spending per student
- $12,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cape Fear High is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High is a public high school in Fayetteville, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 1,514 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,374 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cape Fear High
What grades does Cape Fear High serve?
Cape Fear High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cape Fear High?
Cape Fear High has an enrollment of approximately 1,514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cape Fear High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cape Fear High is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cape Fear High rank in NC?
Cape Fear High ranks #1,374 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cape Fear High's MySchoolScout rating?
Cape Fear High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cape Fear High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cape Fear High has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cape Fear High a charter school?
No, Cape Fear High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cape Fear High a Title I school?
No, Cape Fear High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cape Fear High?
50.9% of students at Cape Fear High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (910) 483-0191
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28312)
- 19,889
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28312; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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