Below Average
#2107 of 2,648 schools in NC
E E Smith High
High School · Cumberland County Schools · Fayetteville, NC
A Cumberland County Schools high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 Seabrook Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301
- Math 32% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at E E Smith High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
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 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where E E Smith 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 16Car-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
$36,955
Median home value
$109,900
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
36.2%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Cumberland International Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Ramsey Street HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 24 | 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
- #63 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
E E Smith High is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About E E Smith High
E E Smith High is a public high school in Fayetteville, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 1,000 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,107 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about E E Smith High
What grades does E E Smith High serve?
E E Smith High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend E E Smith High?
E E Smith High has an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E E Smith High?
The student-teacher ratio at E E Smith High is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does E E Smith High rank in NC?
E E Smith High ranks #2,107 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is E E Smith High's MySchoolScout rating?
E E Smith High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 E E Smith High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, E E Smith High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is E E Smith High a charter school?
No, E E Smith High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is E E Smith High a Title I school?
No, E E Smith High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for E E Smith High?
99.7% of students at E E Smith 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
- 1,000
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.4%
- Phone
- (910) 483-0153
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28301)
- 16,221
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 28301; 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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