Seventy-First High School is a high school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It was formed by the consolidation of six schools in 1924.
Serving 1,332 students in grades 9-12, Seventy-first High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seventy-First High serves the west part of Fayetteville, NC, covering an area of approximately 19.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the school's boundary and the furthest edge being about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seventy-first High School's student population of 1,332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,332 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Seventy-first High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seventy-first High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1785 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seventy-first High School's ranking?
Seventy-first High School is ranked #1785 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Seventy-first High School often compared to?
Seventy-first High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westover High School, Douglas Byrd High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seventy-first High School?
The graduation rate of Seventy-first High School is 83%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Seventy-first High School?
1,332 students attend Seventy-first High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Seventy-first High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seventy-first High School?
Seventy-first High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seventy-first High School offer ?
Seventy-first High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Seventy-first High School part of?
Seventy-first High School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Seventy-first High School located?
Seventy-first High School is located in the Seventy First neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 7 other public schools located in Seventy First.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Coaches don;t have confidence in their players. Teacher's aren't teaching. They just print off worksheets all the time, and call that teaching. Principle doesn't do her job well.
2 10/10/2025
I went to school hear for two and a half years. Things started to slowly get better but there is still room for improvement. Many of the children are very disrespectful and do not listen to an authority figure.
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