For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 789 students in 27546, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27546, NC are Western Harnett Middle School and Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27546 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27546, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27546, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
27546, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
695 Shawtown Road
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27546, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27546, NC include Western Harnett Middle School and Star Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27546?
2 public middle schools are located in 27546.
What is the racial composition of students in 27546?
27546 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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