For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,848 students in Harnett County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harnett County, NC are Midway Middle School, New Century 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 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harnett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midway Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Roberts Grove Road
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
New Century Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1577 Union Church Road
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-1301
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-1301
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Carolina Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8529 Nc Highway 55
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Gr: K-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Western Harnett Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11135 Nc Hwy 27 West
Lillington, NC 27546
(919) 499-4497
Lillington, NC 27546
(919) 499-4497
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Harnett Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 11th Strrt
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Harnett Central Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2529 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6000
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Coats-erwin Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2833 Nc Hwy 55e
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 230-0300
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 230-0300
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Dunn Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Meadowlark Road
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1016
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1016
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 11th Street
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Harnett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
114 Porter Drive
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-5711
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-5711
Gr: K-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
4200 Percy Blvd, Bldg L-6323
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300
Gr: PK-4
695 Shawtown Road
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Gr: PK-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210
Gr: PK-5
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211
Gr: 6-8
910 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1059
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 middle schools in Harnett County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harnett County, NC include Midway Middle School, New Century Middle School and Carolina Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Harnett County?
8 public middle schools are located in Harnett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harnett County?
Harnett County 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Harnett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Harnett County include: Dunn Middle School vs. Harnett Central Middle School, Western Harnett Middle School vs. Coats-erwin Middle School, Coats-erwin Middle School vs. Harnett Central Middle School
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