For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,106 students in Lillington, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lillington, NC are Western Harnett Middle School, Harnett Virtual Academy and Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lillington, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lillington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lillington, NC (2024)
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
| 795 students
Rank: #22.
Harnett Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1008 South 11th Street
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-8151
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-8151
Grades: K-12
| 268 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Lillington, 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 Lillington, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lillington, NC include Western Harnett Middle School, Harnett Virtual Academy and Star Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Lillington, NC?
3 public middle schools are located in Lillington, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Lillington, NC?
Lillington, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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