Cumberland Polytechnic
- Cumberland Polytechnic serves 245 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Cumberland Polytechnic placed in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Cumberland Polytechnic places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cumberland Polytechnic's student population of 245 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 245 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Cumberland Polytechnic is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,555 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cumberland Polytechnic is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #19 out of 2555 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥90% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 17% |
| Black | 43% | 25% |
| White | 35% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cumberland County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cumberland Polytechnic is Massey Hill Classical High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alpha Academy (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ashley Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fayetteville Massey Hill Classical High School Grades: 9-12 | 287 students
0.2 miles
1062 Southern Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910)485-8761 0.2 9-12 287 - Fayetteville Ashley Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 229 students
0.9 miles
810 Trainer Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910)484-4156 0.9 3-5 229 - Fayetteville Cumberland Road Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 409 students
1.0 miles
2700 Cumberland Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910)485-7171 1.0 PK-5 409 - Fayetteville Ramsey Street High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 22 students
1.6 miles
117 Quincy St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910)437-5829 1.6 9-12 22 - Fayetteville Glendale Acres Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 267 students
1.8 miles
2915 Skycrest Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910)484-9031 1.8 PK-2 267
School Reviews
| 5 Outstanding academic program! Safe family-like environment. The name and address has changed. It is Howard Health & Life Sciences High School. - Posted by Administrator - katre |
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