Excellent
#347 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 13% in state
Cumberland Polytechnic
High School · Cumberland County Schools · Fayetteville, NC
A Cumberland County Schools high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2357, Fayetteville, NC 28306
- Math 96% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 93% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cumberland Polytechnic score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2019, reaching 94% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cumberland Polytechnic 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,781/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,175
Median home value
$218,900
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cumberland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Cumberland Polytechnic is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cumberland Polytechnic
Cumberland Polytechnic is a public high school in Fayetteville, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 304 students in grades 9th-UG with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cumberland Polytechnic
What grades does Cumberland Polytechnic serve?
Cumberland Polytechnic serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Cumberland Polytechnic?
Cumberland Polytechnic has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Polytechnic?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Polytechnic is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cumberland Polytechnic rank in NC?
Cumberland Polytechnic ranks #347 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cumberland Polytechnic's MySchoolScout rating?
Cumberland Polytechnic has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Cumberland Polytechnic?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cumberland Polytechnic has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cumberland Polytechnic a charter school?
No, Cumberland Polytechnic is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cumberland Polytechnic a Title I school?
No, Cumberland Polytechnic is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cumberland Polytechnic?
43.8% of students at Cumberland Polytechnic 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 – UG
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Phone
- (910) 486-7300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 28306)
- 44,098
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 28306; 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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