E. E. Smith High School

E. E. Smith High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1800 Seabrook Rd,  Fayetteville, NC
Cumberland County Schools
4.0
4.3
903 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Donell Underdue
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
500
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
6.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
244:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Black
65.3%
Hispanic
16.1%
White
9.5%
Two or more races
7.1%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Fayetteville State University 278 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 260 Students
Winston-Salem State University 223 Students
North Carolina Central University 210 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 175 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 167 Students
North Carolina State University 159 Students
East Carolina University 141 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 110 Students
University of North Carolina at Pembroke 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 81 Students
Biology 77 Students
Business 61 Students
Psychology 57 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 247 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/26/2025
Everyone there was very kind and wanted what was best for me and all students. I've never felt unsafe while I was there and the administration was fair.
2.0 Senior
4/9/2025
I been in the school for almost 3 months now and it was a horrible experience from the favoritism and biases that runs here and I have to do things by myself here.
3.0 Senior
6/29/2024
It's not a bad school to be honest. I mean most of the kids are very disrespectful. I've had wonderful experiences with the teachers, they put up with a lot man.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 22 Reviews
5.0 student
7/7/2018
It has been great. The annual reports show that we been in the top 2-4 schools in Cumberland county since 2011, so I'm confused why the great school rating is still 3/10. It is by far the most close knit school in Cumberland county no matter your race or background, and Smith prepares most of us to...
5.0 parent
3/5/2018
Having moved a senior to E E Smith from the supposed best High School in district. He out performed previous years, better grades, more involved in school and made friends faster...highly recommend E E Smith. Best decision we made
5.0 other
4/1/2015
Great tradition of excellence. My experience at E.E. Smith was a most positive one. The staff and faculty had a sense of pride that was conveyed to every student. I was very blessed to attend this high school.
5.0 other
6/25/2013
All i can say is...Smith high we love thy name be thou our guide with deep affection and recollection,our alma Matas thou....under thou sheltering arms we'll stand always and sing in the praises of our Smith high school...Ra ra ra with harty cheer...hip hip hip we'll have no fear ...Smith high we lo...

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E. E. Smith High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fayetteville, NC and is served by the Cumberland County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 903 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. E. E. Smith High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $206,775. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ramsey St. High School Alternative Program, Cross Creek Early College, Cumberland International Early College High School, and more. Learn more about what Fayetteville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near E. E. Smith High School.

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