Pine Forest High

Pine Forest High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
525 Andrews Rd,  Fayetteville, NC
Cumberland County Schools
3.6
4.1
1,494 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr David Culbreth
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
86%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
15.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
307:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
Black
49.1%
White
22.8%
Hispanic
17%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
North Carolina State University 278 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 255 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 250 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 250 Students
East Carolina University 210 Students
Fayetteville State University 210 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 203 Students
Appalachian State University 162 Students
North Carolina Central University 150 Students
Campbell University 129 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 98 Students
Biology 97 Students
Business 89 Students
Nursing 84 Students
Computer Science 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Chemistry 28 Students
Physical Therapy 28 Students
Criminology 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 310 Reviews
4.0
8/1/2025
My experience with Pine Forest High School can be described at worst as mixed due to how some moments of lows but also very high moments. Honestly I don't think I would be the same person if I didn't go to PFHS for how much it changed me and my thought process.
5.0 Senior
2/11/2025
My overall experience at this school has been good. I like that we have many clubs and sports, plenty of opportunities for the students to get involved.
4.0 Senior
9/13/2024
There are many great teachers who clearly care about their students and have a passion for teaching. The administration however seem to only really care about the numbers, not individual students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/29/2022
First day of school they made a typo on the bus schedule. The scheduled bus was 771 when the bus that picked us up was 770. The last few minutes of school the announcement said the bus was changed to bus #211 but when we got on the bus driver said it was for bus 751 not 771. The teachers lied and sa...
1.0 other
11/14/2021
The culture and atmosphere in this school is among the worst in the nation. As a former student who had to move often due to military parents I attended 7 total schools growing up I have seen great, good, and bad. This was the worst of the 7 of which 3 were high schools. PFHS looks and feels like a...
5.0 student
11/21/2017
It’s a good school, but when it comes to bullying the principles aren’t that effective as they should be
5.0 parent
9/18/2017
My review is based on my daughter. She started at the school her freshman year and Graduated with honors 2017. We really liked the school and the guidance counselors seemed to really help the kids with college readiness.

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Pine Forest High 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 1,494 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Pine Forest High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $319,984. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northwood Temple Academy, Trinity Christian School, Northview Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Fayetteville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pine Forest High.

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