Douglas Byrd High vs Sherwood Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 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
Sherwood Park Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
| Measure | Douglas Byrd High Fayetteville, North Carolina | Sherwood Park Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 528 | #1126 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14979 of 16,910 | #44625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,006 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 17% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Byrd High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 20.4).
- •Douglas Byrd High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Douglas Byrd High does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Sherwood Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 97.4%).
- •Sherwood Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 22.4).
- •Douglas Byrd High is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 335.
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 Sherwood Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Byrd High ranks higher (21.8 vs 20.4 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 Sherwood Park Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Byrd High: 1,006. Sherwood Park Elementary: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Byrd High and Sherwood Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Douglas Byrd High is 451st of 528 and Sherwood Park Elementary is 1126th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).