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Star Academy
High School · Harnett County Schools · Lillington, NC
A Harnett County Schools high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
PO Box 1029, Lillington, NC 27546
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 13% (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 33 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Star Academy 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$61,781
Median home value
$227,000
Median rent
$1,079/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Harnett County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,493 | 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
- 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
Star Academy is listed in Harnett County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Star Academy
Star Academy is a public high school in Lillington, NC, part of Harnett County Schools, serving approximately 23 students in grades 6th-12th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Star Academy
What grades does Star Academy serve?
Star Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Star Academy?
Star Academy has an enrollment of approximately 23 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Academy is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Star Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Star Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Star Academy a charter school?
No, Star Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Star Academy a Title I school?
No, Star Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Star Academy?
87.0% of students at Star Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 23
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Harnett County
- Phone
- (910) 893-4072
- Area population (ZIP 27546)
- 20,802
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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.
- 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.
- 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 27546; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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