- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayetteville, NC
Massey Hill Classical High
Federal NCES profile for Massey Hill Classical High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370001100420
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Massey Hill Classical High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 15
- high schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Massey Hill Classical High has class sizes smaller than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Massey Hill Classical High ranks #2 of 15 high schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001100420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Massey Hill Classical High grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 370001100420 · Fayetteville, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 13:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Massey Hill Classical High grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Massey Hill Classical 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 273
Massey Hill Classical High
273 students
What this shows Massey Hill Classical High reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Massey Hill Classical High compares
Massey Hill Classical High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Massey Hill Classical High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Massey Hill Classical High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Massey Hill Classical 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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Massey Hill Classical High
How many students attend Massey Hill Classical High?
Massey Hill Classical High has 273 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Massey Hill Classical High?
The student-teacher ratio at Massey Hill Classical High is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Massey Hill Classical High?
34.1% of students at Massey Hill Classical High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Massey Hill Classical High?
The largest demographic group at Massey Hill Classical High is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Massey Hill Classical High?
Massey Hill Classical High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Massey Hill Classical High rank among high schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Massey Hill Classical High ranks #2 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 Massey Hill Classical 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.