Pine Forest High School

525 Andrews Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,494 students in grades 9-12, Pine Forest High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 1,494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Pine Forest High School's student population of 1,494 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,494 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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School Rankings

Pine Forest High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Forest High School is 0.69, 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)
#559 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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73%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pine Forest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
16%
20%
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Black
46%
25%
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White
27%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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82%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Forest High School's ranking?
Pine Forest High School is ranked #559 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pine Forest High School often compared to?
Pine Forest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E E Smith High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Forest High School?
The graduation rate of Pine Forest High School is 82%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pine Forest High School?
1,494 students attend Pine Forest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pine Forest High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Forest High School?
Pine Forest High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine Forest High School offer ?
Pine Forest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Forest High School part of?
Pine Forest High School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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