Harnett County Schools School District
School District · Lillington, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
28
15 elem, 6 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,877
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
28
15 elem, 6 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,877
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#105 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,877
$2,235 vs North Carolina median
District size
20,033 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
About Harnett County Schools
Harnett County Schools is a Lillington, North Carolina school district serving 28 schools. The district educates 20,033 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $10,877 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Harnett County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Johnsonville Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Harnett County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 40.7%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Harnett County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harnett County Schools with test data.
Schools in Harnett County Schools
28 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 6
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Lillington
- Total Enrollment
- 20,033
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,282
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Harnett County Schools has 28 schools in total — 15 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Harnett County Schools?
The average composite rating for Harnett County Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Harnett County Schools?
Harnett County Schools spends $10,877 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harnett County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harnett County Schools is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harnett County Schools?
Johnsonville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Harnett County Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Harnett County Schools?
Across schools in Harnett County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harnett County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Harnett County Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 28 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NC
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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