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#1287 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 49% in state
Dunn Elementary
Elementary School · Harnett County Schools · Dunn, NC
A Harnett County Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 W Harnett St, Dunn, NC 28334
- Math 47% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dunn Elementary 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 18 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dunn Elementary 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 0.2 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Faith Education AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Erwin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Benhaven ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 1,031 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #7 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
Dunn Elementary is listed in Harnett County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dunn Elementary
Dunn Elementary is a public elementary school in Dunn, NC, part of Harnett County Schools, serving approximately 799 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,287 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunn Elementary
What grades does Dunn Elementary serve?
Dunn Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dunn Elementary?
Dunn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 799 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunn Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dunn Elementary rank in NC?
Dunn Elementary ranks #1,287 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Dunn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dunn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Dunn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunn Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dunn Elementary a charter school?
No, Dunn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dunn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dunn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunn Elementary?
99.6% of students at Dunn Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 799
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Harnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (910) 892-0126
- 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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