Serving 1,343 students in grades 9-12, Western Harnett High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Western Harnett High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Harnett High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Harnett High School?
The graduation rate of Western Harnett High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Western Harnett High School?
1,343 students attend Western Harnett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Western Harnett High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% 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 Western Harnett High School?
Western Harnett High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Harnett High School offer ?
Western Harnett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Harnett High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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