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#1998 of 2,648 schools in NC
South Harnett Elementary
Elementary School · Harnett County Schools · Bunnlevel, NC
A Harnett County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8335 NC 210 South, Bunnlevel, NC 28323
- Math 42% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Harnett 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 10 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 40% (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
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Harnett 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,538
Median home value
$211,800
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28323; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Creek AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Benhaven ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 1,031 | Compare → |
| Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | Not available | 894 | Compare → |
| Johnsonville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 471 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #16 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
South Harnett Elementary is listed in Harnett County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Harnett Elementary
South Harnett Elementary is a public elementary school in Bunnlevel, NC, part of Harnett County Schools, serving approximately 434 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,998 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Harnett Elementary
What grades does South Harnett Elementary serve?
South Harnett Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend South Harnett Elementary?
South Harnett Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Harnett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Harnett Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Harnett Elementary rank in NC?
South Harnett Elementary ranks #1,998 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South Harnett Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Harnett Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 South Harnett Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Harnett Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Harnett Elementary a charter school?
No, South Harnett Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Harnett Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Harnett Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Harnett Elementary?
99.3% of students at South Harnett 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (910) 893-9153
- Area population (ZIP 28323)
- 4,864
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 28323; 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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