DOUGLAS BYRD HIGH SCHOOL

Douglas Byrd High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cumberland County Schools school district, located in Fayetteville, NC with about 1,149 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 83 teachers, Douglas Byrd High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Douglas Byrd High School, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a core institution within the Cumberland County Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus offers a variety of educational opportunities, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage students both in and out of the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the Fayetteville community and emphasizes the importance of school spirit, athletic involvement, and student leadership. By maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, Douglas Byrd High provides resources and support systems to help students navigate their educational journeys. Through its commitment to excellence and community engagement, the school strives to empower its graduates to become productive, responsible citizens in an evolving global society.

For more information, contact Douglas Byrd High at (910) 484-8121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304-4363
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DOUGLAS BYRD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fayetteville, NC with about 1,149 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,149
Teachers:
83.68
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,149 students

Black or African American
54.7%
White
19.2%
Hispanic/Latino
13.9%
Two or more races
7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%
Asian
0.9%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.