Harnett Central High School vs. Overhills High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Harnett Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overhills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,498 students in grades 9-12, Harnett Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,838 students in grades 9-12, Overhills High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,498 students
1,838 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#581 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
63%
Graduation Rate
90%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
457
648
Grade 10 Students
352
442
Grade 11 Students
348
385
Grade 12 Students
341
363
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
29%
19%
% Black
19%
36%
% White
47%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
11%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%