E E Smith High

Summary:

E E Smith High is a public high school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving 1,004 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Cumberland County Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

E E Smith High faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has significantly lower proficiency rates on End-of-Course (EOC) exams compared to the district and state averages, with just 33% proficiency in Biology, 45.1% in English II, 31.6% in Math I, and 31.7% in Math III. This is likely due to the school's high concentration of African American students (66.83%) and an extremely high percentage of students (98.78% to 99.67%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.

When compared to nearby schools, E E Smith High's performance lags behind high-performing institutions like Massey Hill Classical High and the two early college high schools (Cross Creek Early College and Cumberland International Early College), which significantly outperform E E Smith High on academic measures. However, the presence of these successful schools in the same district suggests that there may be opportunities for E E Smith High to learn from and collaborate with them to improve its own academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1800 Seabrook Road
       Fayetteville, NC  28301


(910) 483-0153

District: Cumberland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
511th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,706 Help


Feeder schools for E E Smith High:

Elementary:    Lucile Souders Elementary
    Warrenwood Elementary
    Westarea Elementary
Middle:    Luther Nick Jeralds Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  1,004

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.8%
Hispanic:
14.0%
White:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details E E Smith High ranks worse than 79.8% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 15th among 17 ranked high schools in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66.8%), Hispanic (14%), White (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at E E Smith High is 16.8, which is the 7th best among 17 high schools in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at E E Smith High is $10,706, which is the 5th highest among 17 high schools in the Cumberland County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

E E Smith High:

SchoolDigger ranks E E Smith High 511th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See E E Smith High in the ranking list.)

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Cumberland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland County Schools 138th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for E E Smith High

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Rank History for all students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.52 300th 431 30.4%
2007 27.20 359th 453 20.8%
2008 33.87 358th 477 24.9%
2009 39.29 348th 490 29.0%
2010 57.99 208th 499 58.3%
2011 67.72 106th 506 79.1%
2012 54.04 190th 502 62.2%
2013 30.08 309th 505 38.8%
2014 23.30 323rd 451 28.4%
2015 35.25 292nd 531 45.0%
2016 24.28 354th 507 30.2%
2017 30.40 309th 476 35.1%
2018 27.57 333rd 469 29.0%
2019 25.71 375th 514 27.0%
2021 15.85 506th 594 14.8%
2022 26.93 453rd 621 27.1%
2023 21.66 501st 626 20.0%
2024 20.84 511th 640 20.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.26 133rd 185 28.1%
2019 49.17 95th 195 51.3%
2021 10.17 190th 199 4.5%
2022 47.28 105th 226 53.5%
2023 28.23 193rd 249 22.5%
2024 27.28 207th 261 20.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.35 221st 262 15.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.38 207th 349 40.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.41 280th 424 34.0%
2019 29.68 296th 446 33.6%
2021 16.91 392nd 432 9.3%
2022 32.11 356th 544 34.6%
2023 22.49 489th 597 18.1%
2024 22.28 491st 613 19.9%
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Rank History for Female students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.33 368th 449 18.0%
2019 22.51 374th 475 21.3%
2021 11.50 430th 475 9.5%
2022 26.67 441st 594 25.8%
2023 21.32 478th 588 18.7%
2024 20.68 486th 602 19.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.57 267th 349 23.5%
2019 23.14 311th 364 14.6%
2021 24.35 279th 334 16.5%
2022 33.44 202nd 330 38.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.90 193rd 325 40.6%
2023 33.25 333rd 403 17.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.11 26th 32 18.8%
2019 24.69 27th 33 18.2%
2021 15.34 38th 41 7.3%
2022 33.65 36th 47 23.4%
2023 27.60 38th 48 20.8%
2024 23.97 41st 49 16.3%
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Rank History for Male students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.91 319th 463 31.1%
2019 25.63 353rd 488 27.7%
2021 19.41 384th 481 20.2%
2022 25.69 444th 585 24.1%
2023 21.02 487th 602 19.1%
2024 19.79 500th 607 17.6%
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Rank History for African American students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.77 159th 359 55.7%
2019 40.35 172nd 369 53.4%
2021 31.35 221st 364 39.3%
2022 42.44 210th 430 51.2%
2023 31.46 283rd 434 34.8%
2024 33.86 279th 437 36.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.57 105th 340 69.1%
2019 65.38 51st 354 85.6%
2021 50.22 107th 370 71.1%
2022 47.30 196th 436 55.0%
2023 42.82 232nd 449 48.3%
2024 29.14 329th 454 27.5%
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Rank History for White students at E E Smith High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.96 309th 427 27.6%
2019 28.21 329th 444 25.9%
2021 6.64 428th 439 2.5%
2022 29.72 392nd 534 26.6%
2023 35.70 364th 537 32.2%
2024 35.00 376th 553 32.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for E E Smith High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 414 723 15 36 6 n/a n/a 0 1194
1989 378 687 18 28 5 n/a n/a 0 1116
1990 334 661 15 46 8 n/a n/a -4 1060
1991 341 619 16 58 8 n/a n/a 1 1043
1992 335 617 17 57 5 n/a n/a 0 1031
1993 323 637 18 54 11 n/a n/a 0 1043
1994 282 651 18 52 5 n/a n/a 0 1008
1995 325 1001 20 85 11 n/a n/a 0 1442
1996 325 1001 20 85 11 n/a n/a 0 1442
1997 259 1009 22 93 15 n/a n/a 0 1398
1998 227 991 20 83 7 n/a n/a 0 1328
1999 217 989 24 82 10 n/a n/a 0 1322
2000 200 915 23 80 9 n/a n/a 0 1227
2001 154 923 21 82 11 n/a n/a 0 1191
2002 136 1079 28 79 11 n/a n/a 0 1333
2003 136 1079 28 79 11 n/a n/a 0 1333
2004 158 1191 22 83 15 n/a n/a 0 1469
2005 120 1268 18 65 8 n/a n/a 0 1479
2006 90 1225 11 56 8 n/a n/a 0 1390
2007 87 1030 12 45 8 n/a n/a 64 1246
2008 89 947 10 49 5 n/a n/a 46 1146
2009 102 1024 14 50 0 n/a n/a 0 1190
2010 124 940 9 53 1 n/a n/a 0 1127
2011 148 838 5 81 5 3 42 0 1122
2012 197 833 8 107 8 5 50 0 1208
2013 199 778 12 95 10 8 64 0 1166
2014 145 715 8 97 8 9 55 0 1037
2015 134 757 6 97 6 12 52 0 1064
2016 125 773 8 81 5 9 64 0 1065
2017 103 686 5 95 6 6 50 0 951
2018 98 684 6 86 7 8 47 0 936
2019 97 666 7 72 4 11 55 0 912
2020 108 636 5 85 3 9 52 0 898
2021 97 638 5 95 4 12 55 0 906
2022 101 624 4 101 3 13 57 0 903
2023 97 671 11 141 8 6 70 0 1004

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at E E Smith High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1194 72.0 16.5 20.9
1989 1116 74.0 15.0 21.9
1990 1060 61.0 17.3 22
1991 1043 75.0 13.9 22.3
1992 1031 75.0 13.7 13.5
1993 1043 71.0 14.7 21.7
1994 1008 72.0 14.0 24
1995 1442 90.0 16.0 15.9
1996 1442 90.0 16.0 15.9
1997 1398 89.0 15.7 28.9
1998 1328 92.0 14.4 29.4
1999 1322 87.0 15.2 45.2
2000 1227 77.0 15.9 45.8
2001 1191 70.0 17.0 46.7
2002 1333 87.0 15.3 48
2003 1333 87.0 15.3 48
2004 1469 93.0 15.8 40.8
2005 1479 100.0 14.8 50.7
2006 1390 100.0 13.9 49.4
2007 1246 91.4 13.6 59
2008 1146 90.7 12.6 n/a
2009 1190 88.6 13.4 61.2
2010 1127 86.2 13.0 59.5
2011 1122 81.7 13.7 60.9
2012 1208 76.0 15.8 62.7
2013 1166 85.3 13.6 66.9
2014 1037 75.0 13.8 68
2015 1064 71.0 14.9 71.1
2016 1065 66.0 16.1 70.2
2017 951 59.1 16.0 75.9
2018 936 62.8 14.9 99.7
2019 912 55.8 16.3 99.3
2020 898 55.9 16.0 99
2021 906 56.7 15.9 99.7
2022 903 57.0 15.8 98.8
2023 1004 59.6 16.8 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio E E Smith High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1194 72.0 16.5 20.9
1989 1116 74.0 15.0 21.9
1990 1060 61.0 17.3 22
1991 1043 75.0 13.9 22.3
1992 1031 75.0 13.7 13.5
1993 1043 71.0 14.7 21.7
1994 1008 72.0 14.0 24
1995 1442 90.0 16.0 15.9
1996 1442 90.0 16.0 15.9
1997 1398 89.0 15.7 28.9
1998 1328 92.0 14.4 29.4
1999 1322 87.0 15.2 45.2
2000 1227 77.0 15.9 45.8
2001 1191 70.0 17.0 46.7
2002 1333 87.0 15.3 48
2003 1333 87.0 15.3 48
2004 1469 93.0 15.8 40.8
2005 1479 100.0 14.8 50.7
2006 1390 100.0 13.9 49.4
2007 1246 91.4 13.6 59
2008 1146 90.7 12.6 n/a
2009 1190 88.6 13.4 61.2
2010 1127 86.2 13.0 59.5
2011 1122 81.7 13.7 60.9
2012 1208 76.0 15.8 62.7
2013 1166 85.3 13.6 66.9
2014 1037 75.0 13.8 68
2015 1064 71.0 14.9 71.1
2016 1065 66.0 16.1 70.2
2017 951 59.1 16.0 75.9
2018 936 62.8 14.9 99.7
2019 912 55.8 16.3 99.3
2020 898 55.9 16.0 99
2021 906 56.7 15.9 99.7
2022 903 57.0 15.8 98.8
2023 1004 59.6 16.8 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for E E Smith High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,987 (18.6%) $8,720 (81.4%) $10,706

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on E E Smith High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 375th of 514 High schoolsRanks 501st of 626 High schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (E E Smith High)37.438.4
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Cumberland County Schools)58.554.6
 3.9%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (E E Smith High)54.349.2
 5.1%
   End of Course English II (Cumberland County Schools)56.957.2
 0.3%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (E E Smith High)34.814
 20.8%
   End of Course Math I (Cumberland County Schools)41.634.4
 7.2%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (E E Smith High)17.440.1
 22.7%
   End of Course Math III (Cumberland County Schools)43.252.3
 9.1%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9121004
 10.1%
African American666671
 0.8%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian711
 57.1%
Hispanic72141
 95.8%
Pacific Islander116
 45.5%
White9797
Two or More Races5570
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99.2%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about E E Smith High

E E Smith High ranks in the bottom 20.2% of North Carolina high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,004 students attended E E Smith High.

Students at E E Smith High are 67% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

E E Smith High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lucile Souders Elementary
Elementary : Warrenwood Elementary
Elementary : Westarea Elementary
Middle : Luther Nick Jeralds Middle


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