Douglas Byrd High School

1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 892 students in grades 9-12, Douglas Byrd 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 892 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 68% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Douglas Byrd High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Douglas Byrd High School's student population of 892 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
892 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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School Rankings

Douglas Byrd High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Byrd High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1747 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
42%
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40-44%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Douglas Byrd High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
21%
20%
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Black
51%
25%
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White
14%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Douglas Byrd High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Douglas Byrd High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Douglas Byrd High School's ranking?
Douglas Byrd High School is ranked #1747 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Douglas Byrd High School often compared to?
Douglas Byrd High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seventy-first High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas Byrd High School?
The graduation rate of Douglas Byrd High School is 68%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Douglas Byrd High School?
892 students attend Douglas Byrd High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Douglas Byrd High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Byrd High School?
Douglas Byrd High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglas Byrd High School offer ?
Douglas Byrd High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas Byrd High School part of?
Douglas Byrd High School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   11/22/2011
The academic level of Douglas Byrd High is poor. How can are children learn when their is so much fighting going on in the classrooms. And the teachers take off so much that on any given day a substitute teacher is in the same classes always.
- Posted by Administrator - njbri
2   11/11/2011
The teachers do not teach they use poor grammar and they curse just as much as the students.
- Posted by Parent - ros_n
2   9/27/2011
i luv this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kawh9

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 892 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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