Cape Fear High vs J W Seabrook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Fear High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,515 students
J W Seabrook Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Cape Fear High Fayetteville, North Carolina | J W Seabrook Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 528 | #517 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9076 of 16,910 | #32049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,515 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape Fear High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 39.8).
- •Cape Fear High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Cape Fear High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Cape Fear High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 98.9%).
- •J W Seabrook Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 23.3).
- •Cape Fear High is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 271.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Fear High better than J W Seabrook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cape Fear High ranks higher (47.4 vs 39.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cape Fear High and J W Seabrook Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Fear High: 1,515. J W Seabrook Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Fear High and J W Seabrook Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cape Fear High is 215th of 528 and J W Seabrook Elementary is 517th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).