- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayetteville, NC
E E Smith High
Federal NCES profile for E E Smith High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370001102124
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E E Smith High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- #9 of 15
- high schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
E E Smith High has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E E Smith High ranks #9 of 15 high schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001102124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
E E Smith High held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.6 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 370001102124 · Fayetteville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,017 enr · 17.2:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
E E Smith High held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.6 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
E E Smith High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school
E E Smith High
1,017 students
What this shows E E Smith High reports 1,017 students on the CCD universe file.
How E E Smith High compares
E E Smith High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,017
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
White 9.6%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, E E Smith High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E E Smith High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E E Smith High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jack Britt High
Standard public school
1,940 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Pine Forest High
Standard public school
1,551 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Cape Fear High
Standard public school
1,515 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Seventy-First High
Standard public school
1,332 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Westover High
Standard public school
1,234 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Terry Sanford High
Standard public school
1,201 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,017 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about E E Smith High
How many students attend E E Smith High?
E E Smith High has 1,017 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,004 (2022-23) → 1,000 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E E Smith High?
The student-teacher ratio at E E Smith High is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E E Smith High?
99.2% of students at E E Smith High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E E Smith High?
The largest demographic group at E E Smith High is African American at 64.9% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E E Smith High?
E E Smith High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E E Smith High rank among high schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, E E Smith High ranks #9 of 15 high schools in Fayetteville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides E E Smith High, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.