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Douglas Byrd High School

1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 940 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 940 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 67% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Douglas Byrd High School's student population of 940 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
940 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Douglas Byrd 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 Douglas Byrd 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1974 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Douglas Byrd High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Douglas Byrd 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Douglas Byrd High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Douglas Byrd High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Douglas Byrd High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Douglas Byrd High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Douglas Byrd High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
50%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Douglas Byrd High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Douglas Byrd High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Douglas Byrd High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Douglas Byrd High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Douglas Byrd High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
67%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Douglas Byrd High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Douglas Byrd High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
4%
This chart displays 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Byrd High School's ranking?
Douglas Byrd High School is ranked #1974 out of 2,617 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas Byrd High School?
The graduation rate of Douglas Byrd High School is 67%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Douglas Byrd High School?
940 students attend Douglas Byrd High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Douglas Byrd High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Douglas Byrd High School located?
Douglas Byrd High School is located in the Douglas Byrd neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 14 other public schools located in Douglas Byrd.

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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 940 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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