Douglas Byrd High vs Southern Wayne High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 86 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
Southern Wayne High
Dudley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students
| Measure | Douglas Byrd High Fayetteville, North Carolina | Southern Wayne High Dudley, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 528 | #488 of 528 |
| National rank | #14979 of 16,910 | #15805 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,006 | 1,007 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 1,007 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| city | Fayetteville | Dudley |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Byrd High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 16.8).
- •Douglas Byrd High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Southern Wayne High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Douglas Byrd High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 97.9%).
- •Douglas Byrd High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.6).
- •Southern Wayne High is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 1,006.
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 Southern Wayne High?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Byrd High ranks higher (21.8 vs 16.8 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 Southern Wayne High?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Dudley in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Byrd High: 1,006. Southern Wayne High: 1,007. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Byrd High and Southern Wayne High rank in North Carolina?
Douglas Byrd High is 451st of 528 and Southern Wayne High is 488th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).