Best Harnett County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 823 students in Harnett County, NC.

The top-ranked public charter school in Harnett County, NC is Carolina Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Harnett County, NC public charter schools have an score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Harnett County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Harnett County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Carolina Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
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Bottom 50%

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8529 Nc Highway 55
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015

Gr: K-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: n/an/a

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8529 Nc Highway 55
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Harnett County, NC

Harnett County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Gentry Primary (Closed 2020)

114 Porter Drive
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-5711

Gr: K-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Gordon Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4200 Percy Blvd, Bldg L-6323
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300

Gr: PK-4

Midway Intermediate School (Closed 2010)

15375 Spivey's Corner Hwy
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 592-1401

Shawtown Primary (Closed 2004)

695 Shawtown Road
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415

Gr: PK-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Shughart Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210

Gr: PK-5

Shughart Middle School (Closed 2023)

4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211

Gr: 6-8

Wayne Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2024)

910 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1059

Gr: 4-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Harnett County, NC?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Harnett County, NC include Carolina Charter Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Harnett County?

2 public charter schools are located in Harnett County.

What is the racial composition of students in Harnett County?

Harnett County public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).