Jack Britt High School is a public high school located in southern Cumberland County, North Carolina. It is attended by approximately 2,000 students in grades nine through twelve. The school is a 2018 Winner of U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Silver Medal.
Serving 1,940 students in grades 9-12, Jack Britt High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,940 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jack Britt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Jack Britt High School's student population of 1,940 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,940 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Jack Britt High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jack Britt High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)81%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
32%
24%
White
31%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buccaneers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack Britt High School's ranking?
Jack Britt High School is ranked #156 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Jack Britt High School often compared to?
Jack Britt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terry Sanford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jack Britt High School?
The graduation rate of Jack Britt High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Jack Britt High School?
1,940 students attend Jack Britt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Jack Britt High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jack Britt High School?
Jack Britt High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jack Britt High School offer ?
Jack Britt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jack Britt High School part of?
Jack Britt High School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Jack Britt High School located?
Jack Britt High School is located in the Jack Britt neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 6 other public schools located in Jack Britt.
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