- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayetteville, NC
Seventy-First High
Federal NCES profile for Seventy-First 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 370001100433
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seventy-First High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #9 of 15
- high schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Seventy-First High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seventy-First High ranks #9 of 15 high schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001100433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Seventy-First High held near 1,360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.6 → 77.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370001100433 · Fayetteville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,332 enr · 16.6:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Seventy-First High held near 1,360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.6 → 77.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Seventy-First 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
Seventy-First High
1,332 students
What this shows Seventy-First High reports 1,332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seventy-First High compares
Seventy-First 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 0% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,332 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,332
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.0%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
346
in-school suspensions + 221 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
White 8.0%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Seventy-First High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Seventy-First 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seventy-First 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
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
E E Smith High
Standard public school
1,017 students 17.2:1 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 (~1,332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seventy-First High
How many students attend Seventy-First High?
Seventy-First High has 1,332 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,366 (2022-23) → 1,360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seventy-First High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seventy-First High is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seventy-First High?
66.2% of students at Seventy-First High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seventy-First High?
The largest demographic group at Seventy-First High is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seventy-First High?
Seventy-First 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 Seventy-First High rank among high schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Seventy-First 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 Seventy-First 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.