Below Average
#2044 of 2,648 schools in NC
Coats-erwin Middle
Middle School · Harnett County Schools · Dunn, NC
A Harnett County Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2833 NC Hwy 55E, Dunn, NC 28334
- Math 37% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coats-erwin Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coats-erwin Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,023/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dunn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,527
Median home value
$171,300
Median rent
$826/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Brookside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 4.8 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Harnett Central MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 999 | Compare → |
| Highland MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 803 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harnett County Schools
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #18 of 27
- District spending per student
- $10,877NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coats-erwin Middle is listed in Harnett County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coats-erwin Middle
Coats-erwin Middle is a public middle school in Dunn, NC, part of Harnett County Schools, serving approximately 609 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,044 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coats-erwin Middle
What grades does Coats-erwin Middle serve?
Coats-erwin Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Coats-erwin Middle?
Coats-erwin Middle has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coats-erwin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Coats-erwin Middle is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coats-erwin Middle rank in NC?
Coats-erwin Middle ranks #2,044 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Coats-erwin Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Coats-erwin Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coats-erwin Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coats-erwin Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Coats-erwin Middle a charter school?
No, Coats-erwin Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coats-erwin Middle a Title I school?
No, Coats-erwin Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coats-erwin Middle?
99.5% of students at Coats-erwin Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (910) 230-0300
- Area population (ZIP 28334)
- 22,393
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28334; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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