Is Cumberland Polytechnic a good school?

Yes! Cumberland Polytechnic is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 30 th of 640 North Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Cumberland Polytechnic?

In the 2023-24 school year, 304 students attended Cumberland Polytechnic.

What is the racial makeup of Cumberland Polytechnic?

Students at Cumberland Polytechnic are 36% White, 36% African American, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Cumberland Polytechnic

Summary:

Cumberland Polytechnic is a high-performing public high school serving 289 students in grades 9-12 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. 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.

Cumberland Polytechnic consistently ranks among the top high schools in North Carolina, with a statewide ranking between 5th and 30th over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating exceptional academic achievement. Its students significantly outperform the district and state averages on end-of-course (EOC) exams, with 92.1% proficient or better in English II compared to 58.7% for the district and 59.7% for the state. Cumberland Polytechnic also excels in supporting the academic success of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 5-17 high schools in North Carolina for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, as well as for gifted and talented students.

When compared to other high schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Ramsey Street High and Alger B. Wilkins High School, Cumberland Polytechnic stands out as a clear academic leader, with proficiency rates on EOC exams that are significantly higher than nearby schools. The school's consistent high performance and focus on equity and inclusion suggest that it has established effective teaching and learning practices that enable all students to succeed, regardless of their background.

Detail:

Public 9-12

220 Hull Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303

(910) 486-7300

District: Cumberland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,770

Student/teacher ratio: 23.9

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.2%

African American:

35.9%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cumberland Polytechnic ranks better than 95.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 17 ranked high schools in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Cumberland Polytechnic is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.2%), African American (35.9%), Hispanic (14.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cumberland Polytechnic is 23.9, which is the highest among 17 high schools in the Cumberland County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Cumberland Polytechnic employs 12.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cumberland Polytechnic is $8,770. 9 high schools in the Cumberland County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cumberland Polytechnic:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland Polytechnic 30^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Cumberland Polytechnic in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Cumberland County Schools:

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

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Rank History for all students at Cumberland Polytechnic

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	43.83	282^nd	431	34.6%
2007	55.95	184^th	453	59.4%
2008	58.16	170^th	477	64.4%
2009	64.44	119^th	490	75.7%
2010	70.63	72^nd	499	85.6%
2011	81.18	18^th	506	96.4%
2012	74.00	48^th	502	90.4%
2013	67.92	52^nd	505	89.7%
2014	61.20	112^th	451	75.2%
2015	84.42	25^th	531	95.3%
2016	84.75	22^nd	507	95.7%
2017	91.75	9^th	476	98.1%
2018	95.35	5^th	469	98.9%
2019	95.44	11^th	514	97.9%
2021	96.31	21^st	594	96.5%
2022	96.10	12^th	621	98.1%
2023	95.40	21^st	626	96.6%
2024	94.60	30^th	640	95.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cumberland Polytechnic

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	99.18	5^th	544	99.1%
2023	96.97	27^th	597	95.5%
2024	96.42	38^th	613	93.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Cumberland Polytechnic

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	95.84	11^th	594	98.1%
2023	94.89	16^th	588	97.3%
2024	94.34	25^th	602	95.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cumberland Polytechnic

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	81.93	32^nd	398	92.0%
2023	81.48	15^th	403	96.3%
2024	79.55	4^th	403	99.0%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Cumberland Polytechnic

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.03	2^nd	48	95.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Cumberland Polytechnic

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	96.35	23^rd	585	96.1%
2023	94.83	42^nd	602	93.0%
2024	94.27	45^th	607	92.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Cumberland Polytechnic

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	98.87	15^th	430	96.5%
2023	99.36	4^th	434	99.1%
2024	98.53	17^th	437	96.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cumberland Polytechnic

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	98.98	3^rd	436	99.3%
2024	98.92	4^th	454	99.1%

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Rank History for White students at Cumberland Polytechnic

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	94.86	13^th	534	97.6%
2023	91.01	46^th	537	91.4%
2024	89.80	61^st	553	89.0%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	11	26	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	44
2007	31	60	0	13	4	n/a	n/a	7	115
2008	40	92	1	19	4	n/a	n/a	10	166
2009	44	127	1	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	193
2010	43	143	4	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	217
2011	36	116	4	24	2	0	17	0	199
2012	46	118	4	36	3	0	15	0	222
2013	37	103	2	27	4	1	14	0	188
2015	37	86	1	26	2	1	11	0	164
2016	42	75	2	24	2	1	10	0	156
2017	50	77	3	24	2	0	13	0	169
2018	85	105	4	31	2	0	18	0	245
2019	94	100	4	31	2	0	18	0	249
2020	99	107	7	40	3	2	25	0	283
2021	100	109	6	42	3	2	21	0	283
2022	92	103	6	35	3	3	26	0	268
2023	91	112	7	41	3	5	30	0	289
2024	110	109	8	43	3	3	28	0	304

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 Cumberland Polytechnic

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	44	n/a	n/a	45.5
2007	115	9.0	12.8	45.4
2008	166	12.3	13.5	n/a
2009	193	14.0	13.8	41.5
2010	217	14.3	15.1	43.3
2011	199	15.0	13.2	48.2
2012	222	15.0	14.8	42.8
2013	188	15.0	12.5	47.9
2015	164	12.0	13.6	48.8
2016	156	11.0	14.1	44.9
2017	169	10.0	16.9	48.5
2018	245	11.0	22.2	41.6
2019	249	12.9	19.3	48.6
2020	283	12.9	21.8	39.2
2021	283	12.5	22.6	48.8
2022	268	12.0	22.3	39.2
2023	289	12.5	23.1	42.6
2024	304	12.6	23.9	43.8

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 Cumberland Polytechnic

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	44	n/a	n/a	45.5
2007	115	9.0	12.8	45.4
2008	166	12.3	13.5	n/a
2009	193	14.0	13.8	41.5
2010	217	14.3	15.1	43.3
2011	199	15.0	13.2	48.2
2012	222	15.0	14.8	42.8
2013	188	15.0	12.5	47.9
2015	164	12.0	13.6	48.8
2016	156	11.0	14.1	44.9
2017	169	10.0	16.9	48.5
2018	245	11.0	22.2	41.6
2019	249	12.9	19.3	48.6
2020	283	12.9	21.8	39.2
2021	283	12.5	22.6	48.8
2022	268	12.0	22.3	39.2
2023	289	12.5	23.1	42.6
2024	304	12.6	23.9	43.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cumberland Polytechnic

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$513 (5.8%)	$8,257 (94.2%)	$8,770

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cumberland Polytechnic

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 11^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 21^st of 626 High schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Cumberland Polytechnic)	90.4	94.8	4.4%
End of Course Biology (Cumberland County Schools)	58.5	54.6	3.9%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Cumberland Polytechnic)	100	100
End of Course English II (Cumberland County Schools)	56.9	57.2	0.3%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Cumberland Polytechnic)	99.9	83.3	16.6%
End of Course Math I (Cumberland County Schools)	41.6	34.4	7.2%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Cumberland Polytechnic)	91	96.5	5.5%
End of Course Math III (Cumberland County Schools)	43.2	52.3	9.1%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	249	289	16.1%
African American	100	112	12%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	4	7	75%
Hispanic	31	41	32.3%
Pacific Islander	0	5
White	94	91	3.2%
Two or More Races	18	30	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.6%	42.6%	6%

Schools Near Cumberland Polytechnic

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cumberland Polytechnic	Public	9-12	220 Hull Rd	Fayetteville	28303	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 486-7300	304	13	23.9	43.8%	110 (36.2%)	109 (35.9%)	43 (14.1%)	8 (2.6%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	28 (9.2%)	94.6	30^th of 640 public high schools	95.3%		95.4	21^st of 626 public high schools	96.6%	9	90.0	92.1	97.6	97.5								$8,770	$513	$8,257
Terry Sanford High	Public	9-12	2301 Fort Bragg Road	Fayetteville	28303	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 484-1151	1,213	63	19.1	59.7%	354 (29.2%)	557 (45.9%)	126 (10.4%)	53 (4.4%)	12 (1.0%)	6 (0.5%)	105 (8.7%)	45.6	326^th of 640 public high schools	49.1%		30.2	432^nd of 626 public high schools	31.0%	106	46.8	61.1	37.6	61.0								$8,493	$714	$7,779
Alger B. Wilkins High School	Public	9-12	1429 Skibo Road	Fayetteville	28303	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 864-5438	130	13	10.0	97.7%	14 (10.8%)	98 (75.4%)	6 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.2%)	4.8	620^th of 640 public high schools	3.1%		10.1	580^th of 626 public high schools	7.3%	40	6.6	20.0	18.8	18.7								$13,760	$1,393	$12,367
Cumberland International Early College	Public	9-12	1200 Murchison Rd	Fayetteville	28301	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 226-6485	250	12	21.2	57.6%	39 (15.6%)	130 (52.0%)	50 (20.0%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	19 (7.6%)	94	40^th of 640 public high schools	93.8%		92.9	45^th of 626 public high schools	92.8%	5	96.8	89.9	92.3	95.1								$7,428	$562	$6,866
Cross Creek Early College	Public	9-12	1200 Murchison Road	Fayetteville	28301	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 500-7551	252	13	19.3	52.0%	45 (17.9%)	109 (43.3%)	54 (21.4%)	10 (4.0%)	4 (1.6%)	5 (2.0%)	25 (9.9%)	96	10^th of 640 public high schools	98.4%		94.5	33^rd of 626 public high schools	94.7%	23	98.6	97.3	92.3	98.8								$7,352	$641	$6,711
E E Smith High	Public	9-12	1800 Seabrook Road	Fayetteville	28301	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 483-0153	1,000	61	16.5	99.7%	103 (10.3%)	671 (67.1%)	148 (14.8%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	65 (6.5%)	20.8	511^th of 640 public high schools	20.2%		21.7	501^st of 626 public high schools	20.0%	10	33.0	45.1	31.6	31.7								$10,706	$1,987	$8,720
Ramsey Street High	Public	9-12	117 Quincy St	Fayetteville	28301	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 437-5829	24	17	1.4	87.5%	5 (20.8%)	17 (70.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.3%)	2	632^nd of 640 public high schools	1.3%		2.3	620^th of 626 public high schools	1.0%	12	9.1	14.3										$25,524	$4,088	$21,436
Douglas Byrd High	Public	9-12	1624 Ireland Drive	Fayetteville	28304	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 484-8121	1,002	65	15.3	98.3%	136 (13.6%)	517 (51.6%)	215 (21.5%)	9 (0.9%)	21 (2.1%)	8 (0.8%)	96 (9.6%)	25	485^th of 640 public high schools	24.2%		28.3	445^th of 626 public high schools	28.9%	40	48.6	46.6	16.5	47.9								$10,626	$1,758	$8,868
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School	Public, Virtual	6-12	800 North Street	Fayetteville	28301	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(910) 500-7985	445	37	11.9	64.9%	95 (21.3%)	218 (49.0%)	80 (18.0%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	40 (9.0%)	35.2	403^rd of 640 public high schools	37.0%		38.4	367^th of 626 public high schools	41.4%	36	46.8	48.5	37.0	52.2	57.4	32.8	30.4	57.4	51.6	59.4	68.1
Massey Hill Classical High	Public	9-12	1062 Southern Avenue	Fayetteville	28306	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 485-8761	295	20	14.4	37.6%	139 (47.1%)	57 (19.3%)	53 (18.0%)	6 (2.0%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (11.9%)	82.8	122^nd of 640 public high schools	80.9%		80.7	124^th of 626 public high schools	80.2%	2	76.0	88.5	87.9	64.9								$11,273	$981	$10,292

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