Douglas Byrd High

1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304

www.dbhs.ccs.k12.nc.us/

940 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

940

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas Byrd High
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	206
Black	472
Asian	5
Two or More	95
American Indian	22
Pacific Islander	12

Black
472 (50.2 %)
Hispanic
206 (21.9 %)
White
128 (13.6 %)
Two or More
95 (10.1 %)
American Indian
22 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)484-8121
Website:	http://www.dbhs.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	940
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	980
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 356

Grade 10 246

Grade 11 186

Grade 12 152

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Douglas Byrd High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	356
Grade 10	246
Grade 11	186
Grade 12	152

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Douglas Byrd High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	442	47%
Male	498	53%

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