Harnett County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 20,048 students in Harnett County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Harnett County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Harnett County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
# American Indian Students
114 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
150 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5,209 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
20%
# Black Students
4,955 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
25%
25%
# White Students
8,075 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
40%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
58 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,489 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
252
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
1,476
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,527
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,391
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,541
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,459
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,541
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,488
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,482
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,594
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,908
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,699
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,363
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,327
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,515 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,662 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Harnett County Schools School District?
Harnett County Schools School District manages 28 public schools serving 20,048 students.
What is the rank of Harnett County Schools School District?
Harnett County Schools School District is ranked #241 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harnett County Schools School District?
40% of Harnett County Schools School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harnett County Schools School District?
Harnett County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Harnett County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,662 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 28 schools
Grades: PK-13
Enrollment: 20,048 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
