Cumberland Polytechnic vs Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland Polytechnic
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–13
319 students
Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
321 students
| Measure | Cumberland Polytechnic Fayetteville, North Carolina | Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic Littleton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 528 | #523 of 528 |
| National rank | #3179 of 16,910 | #16682 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 319 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 35.4 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 12% |
| city | Fayetteville | Littleton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland Polytechnic scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 8.9).
- •Cumberland Polytechnic does better on math proficiency (82% vs 12%).
- •Cumberland Polytechnic does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 27%).
- •Cumberland Polytechnic does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 99.1%).
- •Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 35.4).
- •Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic is the larger school with 321 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Cumberland Polytechnic better than Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland Polytechnic ranks higher (70.5 vs 8.9 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 Cumberland Polytechnic and Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Littleton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland Polytechnic: 319. Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland Polytechnic and Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic rank in North Carolina?
Cumberland Polytechnic is 61st of 528 and Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic is 523rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).