For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,467 students in Lillington, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lillington, NC are Western Harnett Middle School, Lillington-shawtown Elementary School and Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lillington, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lillington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lillington, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Lillington-shawtown Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
855 Old Us 421
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3483
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3483
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
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 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Lillington, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lillington, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lillington, NC include Western Harnett Middle School, Lillington-shawtown Elementary School and Star Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lillington?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lillington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lillington?
Lillington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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