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Highland Middle School vs. Western Harnett Middle School

Should you attend Highland Middle School or Western Harnett Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Highland Middle School
345 Highland School Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Western Harnett Middle School
11135 Nc Hwy 27 West
Lillington, NC 27546
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Highland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 803 students in grades 6-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 766 students in grades 6-8, Western Harnett Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
803 students
766 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western Harnett Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western Harnett Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western Harnett Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harnett County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western Harnett Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harnett County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1767 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1473 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western Harnett Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Harnett Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Harnett Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
72%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Harnett Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Western Harnett Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
262
242
Grade 7 Students
258
266
Grade 8 Students
283
258

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Western Harnett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western Harnett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western Harnett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western Harnett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
40%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western Harnett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Western Harnett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harnett County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western Harnett Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western Harnett Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western Harnett Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harnett County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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