For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,266 students in the neighborhood of Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas Byrd are Massey Hill Classical High School, Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School and Douglas Byrd High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Massey Hill Classical High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Massey Hill Classical High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1062 Southern Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8761
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8761
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7985
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 500-7985
Grades: 6-12
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Douglas Byrd High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,002 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville, NC include Massey Hill Classical High School, Cumberland Academy 6-12 Virtual School and Douglas Byrd High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville?
the neighborhood of Douglas Byrd, Fayetteville public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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