Top 5 Best Harnett County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,037 students in Harnett County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harnett County, NC are New Century Middle School, Midway Middle School and Carolina Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harnett County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Harnett County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Harnett County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Century Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1577 Union Church Road
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-1301
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #22.
Midway Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1115 Roberts Grove Road
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Carolina Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8529 NC 55
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Grades: K-8
| 738 students
Rank: #44.
Western Harnett Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11135 Nc Hwy 27 West
Lillington, NC 27546
(919) 499-4497
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #55.
Coats-erwin Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2833 Nc Hwy 55e
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 230-0300
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #66.
Harnett Central Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2529 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 992 students
Rank: #77.
Dunn Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Meadowlark Road
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1016
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Star Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 11th Street
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
1008 South 11th Street
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-8151
Grades: K-12
| 268 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Harnett County, NC

Harnett County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
114 Porter Drive
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-5711
Grades: K-2
| 257 students
4200 Percy Blvd, Bldg L-6323
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
15375 Spivey's Corner Hwy
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 592-1401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
695 Shawtown Road
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harnett County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harnett County, NC include New Century Middle School, Midway Middle School and Carolina Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Harnett County, NC?
9 public middle schools are located in Harnett County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Harnett County, NC?
Harnett County, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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