For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,428 students in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Fayetteville, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Cape Fear is Cape Fear High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cape Fear, Fayetteville, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Fayetteville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cape Fear High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Fayetteville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cape Fear High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4762 Clinton Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-0191
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 483-0191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,514 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Fayetteville, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Fayetteville, NC include Cape Fear High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Fayetteville?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Fayetteville?
the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Fayetteville public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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