For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,362 students in 28304, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28304, NC are Seventy-first High School and Douglas Byrd High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 28304 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28304, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 28304 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seventy-first High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28304, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seventy-first High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6764 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 867-3116
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 867-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 1,360 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
28304, North Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cumberland Evening Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28304, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28304, NC include Seventy-first High School and Douglas Byrd High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28304?
2 public high schools are located in 28304.
What is the racial composition of students in 28304?
28304 public high schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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