Serving 700 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 15:1 is equal to 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Western Harnett Middle serves the west part of Lillington, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 135.5 square miles. Most students typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Harnett Middle School's student population of 700 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
700 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Western Harnett Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Harnett Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1473 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
25%
22%
Black
18%
24%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Harnett Middle School's ranking?
Western Harnett Middle School is ranked #1473 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Western Harnett Middle School often compared to?
Western Harnett Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coats-erwin Middle School, Harnett Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Western Harnett Middle School?
700 students attend Western Harnett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Western Harnett Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Harnett Middle School?
Western Harnett Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Harnett Middle School offer ?
Western Harnett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Western Harnett Middle School part of?
Western Harnett Middle School is part of Harnett County Schools.
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