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Douglas Byrd Middle

1616 Ireland Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304Cumberland County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
935
Students
Total enrolled
$12,982
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 30% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 935 students in grades 06–08 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,982 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Douglas Byrd Middle is a large middle in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 935 students. The district invests $12,982 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Douglas Byrd Middle

935
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
61
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution504 male · 431 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 932 students
Student Composition
17%
18%
51%
10%
Asian1%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black51%
Multiracial10%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370001100399

Academic Outcomes at Douglas Byrd Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 10th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28304

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,982Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,982
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,712
Student Support$2,467
Administration$1,558
Operations$1,947
Other$1,298
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,982 spent per student, an estimated $5,751 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
17%
State government
57.8%
Local (property tax)
16.5%
Federal programs
25.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Gallberry Farm ElementaryStoney Point ElementaryE Melvin Honeycutt ElementaryRockfish Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Mac Williams MiddleGray's Creek MiddleJohn R Griffin MiddleWestover Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
Jack Britt HighPine Forest HighCape Fear HighSouth View High
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCumberland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCumberland County Schools →
Phone: (910)483-3101
NCES ID: 370001100399
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fayetteville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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1,890 students · 09–12
● 29 opp38% FRL
High
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1,572 students · 09–12
● 36 opp63% FRL
High
Cape Fear High
1,529 students · 09–12
● 34 opp50% FRL
High
South View High
1,502 students · 09–12
66% FRL
High
Gray's Creek High
1,395 students · 09–12
44% FRL
High
Seventy-First High
1,366 students · 09–12
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High
Terry Sanford High
1,224 students · 09–12
● 37 opp59% FRL
High
Westover High
1,202 students · 09–12
● 37 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1616 Ireland Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.