Below Average
#2350 of 2,648 schools in NC
Douglas Byrd High
High School · Cumberland County Schools · Fayetteville, NC
A Cumberland County Schools high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1624 Ireland Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304
- Math 21% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 68.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Douglas Byrd High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Douglas Byrd 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$57,867
Median home value
$154,300
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Fayetteville AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Greater Fayetteville AdventistPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Flaming Sword Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cumberland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #75 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
Douglas Byrd High is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Byrd High
Douglas Byrd High is a public high school in Fayetteville, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 1,002 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,350 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Byrd High
What grades does Douglas Byrd High serve?
Douglas Byrd High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Douglas Byrd High?
Douglas Byrd High has an enrollment of approximately 1,002 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Byrd High?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Byrd High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Byrd High rank in NC?
Douglas Byrd High ranks #2,350 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Douglas Byrd High's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Byrd High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Douglas Byrd High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Byrd High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Douglas Byrd High a charter school?
No, Douglas Byrd High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Byrd High a Title I school?
No, Douglas Byrd High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Byrd High?
98.3% of students at Douglas Byrd 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
- 1,002
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (910) 484-8121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 68.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28304)
- 36,634
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 28304; 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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