Pine Forest High School is a public high school in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is situated on Andrews Road, close to Howard Hall Elementary School, Pine Forest Middle School, and Methodist University. The mascot for Pine Forest is the Trojan warrior.
Serving 1,602 students in grades 9-12, Pine Forest High School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Forest High School's student population of 1,602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
School Rankings
Pine Forest High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Forest High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
48%
25%
White
23%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Forest High School's ranking?
Pine Forest High School is ranked #1167 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% 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 86%.
How many students attend Pine Forest High School?
1,602 students attend Pine Forest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pine Forest High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Forest High School?
Pine Forest High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine Forest High School offer ?
Pine Forest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pine Forest High School part of?
Pine Forest High School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Pine Forest High School located?
Pine Forest High School is located in the Pine Forest neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Pine Forest.
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