How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cross Creek Early College | E E Smith High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Fayetteville, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 253 | 1,017 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.8:1 | 22.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.1% | 99.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cross Creek Early College | E E Smith High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| District | Cumberland County Schools | Cumberland County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cross Creek Early College | E E Smith High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.8% | 9.6% |
| African American | 45.5% | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% | 16.3% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 10.7% | 7.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cross Creek Early College | E E Smith High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 10 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 244:1 | 219:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.9% | 46.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 98 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.