How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Avery County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newland, North Carolina | Fayetteville, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 1,904 | 49,661 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 86 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Avery County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,561 | $12,982 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.9% | 25.7% |
| State Revenue | 50.1% | 57.7% |
| Local Revenue | 31.0% | 16.5% |
Avery County Schools
Federal State Local
Cumberland County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Avery County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.4% | 22.7% |
| African American | 0.8% | 47.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 16.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.4% | 84.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Avery County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 134 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 14 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 347.6:1 | 318:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.1% | 42.8% |
School Types
Avery County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Cumberland County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.