Serving 312 students in grades 9-13, Cumberland Polytechnic ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Howard Health & Life Sciences serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Fayetteville, NC, encompassing approximately 590.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Polytechnic ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cumberland Polytechnic's student population of 312 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
312 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cumberland Polytechnic is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
42%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cumberland Polytechnic often compared to?
Cumberland Polytechnicis often viewed alongside schools like Massey Hill Classical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cumberland Polytechnic?
The graduation rate of Cumberland Polytechnic is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Cumberland Polytechnic?
312 students attend Cumberland Polytechnic.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Cumberland Polytechnic students are White, 35% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumberland Polytechnic?
Cumberland Polytechnic has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cumberland Polytechnic offer ?
Cumberland Polytechnic offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cumberland Polytechnic part of?
Cumberland Polytechnic is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Cumberland Polytechnic located?
Cumberland Polytechnic is located in the Terry Sanford neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Terry Sanford.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Outstanding academic program! Safe family-like environment. The name and address has changed. It is Howard Health & Life Sciences High School.
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