Cumberland Polytechnic vs Terry Sanford High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 972 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland Polytechnic
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–13
319 students
Terry Sanford High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students
| Measure | Cumberland Polytechnic Fayetteville, North Carolina | Terry Sanford High Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 528 | #344 of 528 |
| National rank | #3179 of 16,910 | #12590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 319 | 1,201 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 1,201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 35.4 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 38% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland Polytechnic scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 33.3).
- •Cumberland Polytechnic does better on math proficiency (82% vs 38%).
- •Cumberland Polytechnic does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Cumberland Polytechnic does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 64.4%).
- •Terry Sanford High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 35.4).
- •Terry Sanford High is the larger school with 1,201 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 Cumberland Polytechnic better than Terry Sanford High?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland Polytechnic ranks higher (70.5 vs 33.3 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 Terry Sanford High?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland Polytechnic: 319. Terry Sanford High: 1,201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland Polytechnic and Terry Sanford High rank in North Carolina?
Cumberland Polytechnic is 61st of 528 and Terry Sanford High is 344th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).