Harnett County Public Schools

Harnett County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

20,496

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Harnett County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Harnett County has 3 district entries. Harnett County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 28 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 13 listed communities. Lillington has the most listed schools, with 5 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 17 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

6 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Harnett County

Reported Enrollment

20,496

30 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary17

Middle6

High6

Other1

3 School Districts in Harnett County

Harnett County Schools

Anderson Creek Academy

1 school

288 students

Achievement Charter Academy

1 school

158 students

30 Public Schools in Harnett County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Search schools

Level

Sort

Showing 20 of 30 matching schools

Public schools in Harnett County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Overhills High	Profile	Harnett County Schools	Spring Lake, 28390Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,971
Harnett Central High	Profile	Harnett County Schools	Angier, 27501Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,474
Western Harnett High	Profile	Harnett County Schools	Lillington, 27546Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,386
Triton High	Profile	Harnett County Schools	Erwin, 28339Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,287
Benhaven Elementary	Profile	Harnett County Schools	Sanford, 27332Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	1,030
Harnett Central Middle	Profile	Harnett County Schools	Angier, 27501Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,024
Overhills Elementary	Record	Harnett County Schools	Spring Lake, 28390Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	930
Highland Elementary	Record	Harnett County Schools	Sanford, 27330Town: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	891
Highland Middle	Record	Harnett County Schools	Sanford, 27332Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	875
Western Harnett Middle	Record	Harnett County Schools	Lillington, 27546Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	820
Dunn Elementary	Record	Harnett County Schools	Dunn, 28334Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	799
Overhills Middle	Record	Harnett County Schools	Spring Lake, 28390Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	799
Lillington-Shawtown Elementary	Record	Harnett County Schools	Lillington, 27546Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	694
Coats Elementary	Record	Harnett County Schools	Coats, 27521Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	671
LaFayette Elementary	Record	Harnett County Schools	Kipling, 27543Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	625
Coats-Erwin Middle	Record	Harnett County Schools	Dunn, 28334Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	606
Anderson Creek Primary	Record	Harnett County Schools	Bunnlevel, 28323Rural: Fringe	PK–2	Primary	582
Erwin Elementary	Record	Harnett County Schools	Erwin, 28339Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	562
Boone Trail Elementary	Record	Harnett County Schools	Mamers, 27552Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	507
Johnsonville Elementary	Record	Harnett County Schools	Cameron, 28326Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	475

Overhills High

Harnett County Schools

Spring Lake, 28390 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,971 students

Harnett Central High

Harnett County Schools

Angier, 27501 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,474 students

Western Harnett High

Harnett County Schools

Lillington, 27546 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,386 students

Triton High

Harnett County Schools

Erwin, 28339 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,287 students

Benhaven Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Sanford, 27332 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary1,030 students

Harnett Central Middle

Harnett County Schools

Angier, 27501 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,024 students

Overhills Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Spring Lake, 28390 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary930 students

Highland Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary891 students

Highland Middle

Harnett County Schools

Sanford, 27332 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle875 students

Western Harnett Middle

Harnett County Schools

Lillington, 27546 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle820 students

Dunn Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Dunn, 28334 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary799 students

Overhills Middle

Harnett County Schools

Spring Lake, 28390 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle799 students

Lillington-Shawtown Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Lillington, 27546 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary694 students

Coats Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Coats, 27521 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary671 students

LaFayette Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Kipling, 27543 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary625 students

Coats-Erwin Middle

Harnett County Schools

Dunn, 28334 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle606 students

Anderson Creek Primary

Harnett County Schools

Bunnlevel, 28323 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary582 students

Erwin Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Erwin, 28339 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary562 students

Boone Trail Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Mamers, 27552 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary507 students

Johnsonville Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Cameron, 28326 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary475 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Harnett County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

Showing here

Profile pages

Primary schools

Achievement Charter Academy
Achievement Charter Academy
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
Fuquay-Varina, 27526
Enrollment
158 students
Listed on this county directory
Anderson Creek Academy
Anderson Creek Academy
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Spring Lake, 28390
Enrollment
288 students
Listed on this county directory
Anderson Creek Primary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Bunnlevel, 28323
Enrollment
582 students
Listed on this county directory
Angier Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Angier, 27501
Enrollment
356 students
Listed on this county directory
Benhaven Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sanford, 27332
Enrollment
1,030 students
Boone Trail Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Mamers, 27552
Enrollment
507 students
Listed on this county directory
Buies Creek Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Buies Creek, 27506
Enrollment
232 students
Listed on this county directory
Coats Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Coats, 27521
Enrollment
671 students
Listed on this county directory
Dunn Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Dunn, 28334
Enrollment
799 students
Listed on this county directory
Erwin Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Erwin, 28339
Enrollment
562 students
Listed on this county directory
Highland Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sanford, 27330
Enrollment
891 students
Listed on this county directory
Johnsonville Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Cameron, 28326
Enrollment
475 students
Listed on this county directory
LaFayette Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Kipling, 27543
Enrollment
625 students
Listed on this county directory
Lillington-Shawtown Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Lillington, 27546
Enrollment
694 students
Listed on this county directory
North Harnett Primary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Angier, 27501
Enrollment
352 students
Listed on this county directory
Overhills Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Spring Lake, 28390
Enrollment
930 students
Listed on this county directory
South Harnett Elementary
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Bunnlevel, 28323
Enrollment
448 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Coats-Erwin Middle
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Dunn, 28334
Enrollment
606 students
Listed on this county directory
Dunn Middle
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Dunn, 28334
Enrollment
412 students
Listed on this county directory
Harnett Central Middle
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Angier, 27501
Enrollment
1,024 students
Highland Middle
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sanford, 27332
Enrollment
875 students
Listed on this county directory
Overhills Middle
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Spring Lake, 28390
Enrollment
799 students
Listed on this county directory
Western Harnett Middle
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Lillington, 27546
Enrollment
820 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Harnett Central High
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Angier, 27501
Enrollment
1,474 students
Harnett County Early College
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
9–UG
Location
Dunn, 28334
Enrollment
102 students
Listed on this county directory
Overhills High
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Spring Lake, 28390
Enrollment
1,971 students
STAR Academy
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Lillington, 27546
Enrollment
18 students
Listed on this county directory
Triton High
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Erwin, 28339
Enrollment
1,287 students
Western Harnett High
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Lillington, 27546
Enrollment
1,386 students

Other schools

Harnett Virtual Academy
Harnett County Schools
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Lillington, 27546
Enrollment
122 students
Listed on this county directory

Harnett County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Harnett County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Harnett County public school directory?

The directory lists 30 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Harnett County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Harnett County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Harnett County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Harnett County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Harnett County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Harnett County Education OverviewCounty school score: 24/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.