Below Average
#2169 of 2,648 schools in NC
Harnett Central High
High School · Harnett County Schools · Angier, NC
A Harnett County Schools high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2911 Harnett Central Rd, Angier, NC 27501
- Math 34% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harnett Central High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
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 Harnett Central High 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,025/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Angier), 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
$71,217
Median home value
$251,100
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.7 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Overhills HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,024 | Compare → |
| Triton HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,306 | Compare → |
| Western Harnett HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,343 | 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.
Harnett County Schools
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #21 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
Harnett Central High is listed in Harnett County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harnett Central High
Harnett Central High is a public high school in Angier, NC, part of Harnett County Schools, serving approximately 1,493 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,169 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harnett Central High
What grades does Harnett Central High serve?
Harnett Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harnett Central High?
Harnett Central High has an enrollment of approximately 1,493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harnett Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Harnett Central High is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harnett Central High rank in NC?
Harnett Central High ranks #2,169 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Harnett Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
Harnett Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Harnett Central High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harnett Central High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harnett Central High a charter school?
No, Harnett Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harnett Central High a Title I school?
No, Harnett Central High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harnett Central High?
54.4% of students at Harnett Central High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (919) 639-6161
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27501)
- 23,237
- Area average commute
- 38.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 27501; 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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