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Harnett County Public Schools

Harnett County, North Carolina

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

Total Schools

30

public schools

Total Enrollment

20,496

students

School Districts

3

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

30

in Harnett County

Reported Enrollment

20,496

30 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

2

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary17
Middle6
High6
Other1

3 School Districts in Harnett County

Harnett County Schools

28 schools
20,050 students

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

Level

Showing 20 of 30 matching schools

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

Listed onlyPK–5Primary930 students

Highland Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Sanford, 27330 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary891 students

Highland Middle

Harnett County Schools

Sanford, 27332 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle875 students

Western Harnett Middle

Harnett County Schools

Lillington, 27546 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle820 students

Dunn Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Dunn, 28334 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary799 students

Overhills Middle

Harnett County Schools

Spring Lake, 28390 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle799 students

Lillington-Shawtown Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Lillington, 27546 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary694 students

Coats Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Coats, 27521 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary671 students

LaFayette Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Kipling, 27543 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary625 students

Coats-Erwin Middle

Harnett County Schools

Dunn, 28334 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle606 students

Anderson Creek Primary

Harnett County Schools

Bunnlevel, 28323 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–2Primary582 students

Erwin Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Erwin, 28339 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary562 students

Boone Trail Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Mamers, 27552 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary507 students

Johnsonville Elementary

Harnett County Schools

Cameron, 28326 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary475 students

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.