Harnett Central Middle School
Tel:
(919)639-6000
- Harnett Central Middle School serves 1,205 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Harnett Central Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Harnett Central Middle School's student population of 1,205 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,205 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harnett Central Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harnett Central Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1746 out of 2,538 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 17% |
| Black | 20% | 26% |
| White | 52% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harnett County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harnett Central Middle School is Harnett Central High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Star Academy (4.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Harnett Primary (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Angier Harnett Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1511 students
0.1 miles
2911 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919)639-6161 0.1 9-12 1511 - Angier North Harnett Primary Grades: PK-2 | 434 students
1.1 miles
282 N Harnett School Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919)639-4480 1.1 PK-2 434 - Kipling Lafayette Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 662 students
2.5 miles
108 Lafayette Sch Rd
Kipling, NC 27543
(919)552-4353 2.5 K-5 662 - Angier Angier Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 430 students
3.8 miles
130 E Mciver St
Angier, NC 27501
(919)639-2635 3.8 3-5 430 - Buies Creek Buies Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 308 students
4.2 miles
340 Main Street
Buies Creek, NC 27506
(910)893-3505 4.2 K-5 308
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