Douglas Byrd High vs High Point Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Byrd High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,006 students
High Point Central High
High Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,005 students
| Measure | Douglas Byrd High Fayetteville, North Carolina | High Point Central High High Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 528 | #310 of 528 |
| National rank | #14979 of 16,910 | #11912 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,006 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 49% |
| city | Fayetteville | High Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Point Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 21.8).
- •High Point Central High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •High Point Central High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Douglas Byrd High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 99.3%).
- •High Point Central High does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 22.4).
- •Douglas Byrd High is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 1,005.
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 Douglas Byrd High better than High Point Central High?
On the Success Index (US), High Point Central High ranks higher (36.2 vs 21.8 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 Douglas Byrd High and High Point Central High?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and High Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Byrd High: 1,006. High Point Central High: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Byrd High and High Point Central High rank in North Carolina?
Douglas Byrd High is 451st of 528 and High Point Central High is 310th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).