Douglas Byrd Middle

1616 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304

www.dbms.ccs.k12.nc.us/

855 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Douglas Byrd Middle School, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a key component of the Cumberland County Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of middle-grade learners, focusing on building foundational skills in core subjects while preparing students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Douglas Byrd Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student well-being. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help students develop leadership skills and a sense of belonging. With a commitment to inclusivity and student support, the school strives to empower its learners to become responsible, productive citizens within their local community and the broader world.

855

Total Students

63.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas Byrd Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	165
Black	447
Asian	5
Two or More	100
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	6

Black
447 (52.3%)
Hispanic
165 (19.3%)
White
119 (13.9%)
Two or More
100 (11.7%)
American Indian
13 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)483-3101
Website:	http://www.dbms.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	840
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 293

Grade 7 273

Grade 8 289

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Douglas Byrd Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	293
Grade 7	273
Grade 8	289

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Douglas Byrd Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	409	47.8%
Male	446	52.2%

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500 Students

612 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390 (9.4 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th