Westover High School is a public high school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. It is a member of Cumberland County Schools.
Serving 1,234 students in grades 9-12, Westover 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westover High serves the west part of Fayetteville, NC, covering an area of approximately 12.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and the furthest point being 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westover High School's student population of 1,234 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,234 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1977
School Rankings
Westover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westover High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2078 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
6%
4%
Showing 2007–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Grey
School Mascot
Westover Wolverine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westover High School's ranking?
Westover High School is ranked #2078 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Westover High School often compared to?
Westover 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westover High School?
The graduation rate of Westover High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Westover High School?
1,234 students attend Westover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Westover High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westover High School?
Westover High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westover High School offer ?
Westover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westover High School part of?
Westover High School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Westover High School located?
Westover High School is located in the Westover neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 5 other public schools located in Westover.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is ok. But they need to work on their EOC scores.
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