Chatham Central High vs Cumberland Polytechnic
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 74 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Central High
Bear Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
320 students
Cumberland Polytechnic
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–13
319 students
| Measure | Chatham Central High Bear Creek, North Carolina | Cumberland Polytechnic Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #240 of 528 | #61 of 528 |
| National rank | #9978 of 16,910 | #3179 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 320 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 35.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 82% |
| city | Bear Creek | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland Polytechnic scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 43.9).
- •Cumberland Polytechnic does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Cumberland Polytechnic does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Cumberland Polytechnic does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 99.1%).
- •Chatham Central High does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 35.4).
- •Chatham Central High is the larger school with 320 students compared with 319.
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 Chatham Central High better than Cumberland Polytechnic?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland Polytechnic ranks higher (70.5 vs 43.9 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 Chatham Central High and Cumberland Polytechnic?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Bear Creek and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham Central High: 320. Cumberland Polytechnic: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham Central High and Cumberland Polytechnic rank in North Carolina?
Chatham Central High is 240th of 528 and Cumberland Polytechnic is 61st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).