How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Fayetteville, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 11,561 | 49,661 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | 86 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,566 | $12,982 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.5% | 25.7% |
| State Revenue | 43.3% | 57.7% |
| Local Revenue | 46.2% | 16.5% |
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Federal State Local
Cumberland County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.0% | 22.7% |
| African American | 13.3% | 47.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% | 16.6% |
| Asian | 13.2% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.5% | 84.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 101 | 134 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 14 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 343.1:1 | 318:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.7% | 42.8% |
School Types
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City 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.