Best Schools in Harnett County, NC
Harnett County, NC has a total of 40 schools including 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 21 elementary schools. A total of 25,842 students attend Harnett County, NC schools. On average, schools in Harnett County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Harnett County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Harnett County, NC
Harnett County, NC has 10 high schools with 8,681 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Harnett County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Harnett County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cumberland International Early College
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 269 Students
2. Harnett County Early College
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 102 Students
3. Fuquay-varina High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
4. Overhills High
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1971 Students
5. Western Harnett High
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1386 Students
6. Harnett Central High
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
7. Triton High
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students
8. Star Academy
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harnett County, NC
Harnett County, NC has 8 middle schools with 5,926 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Harnett County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Harnett County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Fuquay-varina Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
2. Western Harnett Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 820 Students
3. Highland Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
4. Overhills Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
5. Coats-erwin Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
6. Reid Ross Classical Middle
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
7. Harnett Central Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1024 Students
8. Dunn Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harnett County, NC
Harnett County, NC has 21 elementary schools with 11,113 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Harnett County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Harnett County exceed expectations.
1. Willow Springs Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 656 Students
2. Anderson Creek Academy
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Anderson Creek Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 288 Students
3. Lafayette Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
4. Fuquay-varina Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
5. Benhaven Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1030 Students
6. Buies Creek Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 232 Students
7. Highland Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 891 Students
8. South Harnett Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 448 Students
9. Overhills Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 930 Students
10. Johnsonville Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harnett County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harnett County, NC has a total population of 133,568 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harnett County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harnett County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harnett County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harnett County, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Harnett County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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