Top 5 Best Lillington Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,076 students in Lillington, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Lillington, NC are Western Harnett High School, Western Harnett Middle School and Lillington-shawtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lillington, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lillington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Lillington, NC Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Harnett High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10637 Nc Hwy 27 West
Lillington, NC 27546
(919) 499-5113
Grades: 9-12
| 1,322 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Lillington-shawtown Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Old Us 421
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3483
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
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 Lillington, North Carolina

Lillington, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
695 Shawtown Road
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lillington, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Lillington, NC include Western Harnett High School, Western Harnett Middle School and Lillington-shawtown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lillington, NC?
5 public schools are located in Lillington, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Lillington, NC?
Lillington, NC public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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