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Harnett Central Middle

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataMiddleRegularGrades 6–8Rural: Fringe

Reported Enrollment

1,024

students

District

Harnett County Schools

County Context Score

24/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

2529 Harnett Central Rd, Angier, NC, 27501

School District

Harnett County Schools

NCES Identifiers

School ID
370201000578
District ID
3702010

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

Grade Range

6–8

Middle · Regular

Enrollment

1,024 students

School Setting

Rural: Fringe

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Harnett Central Middle is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Harnett County has 30 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 28 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

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What Harnett Central Middle tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Harnett County Schools, Harnett County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Harnett Central Middle. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Harnett County Schools.

School scale

1,024 students

Harnett Central Middle reports 1,024 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 5 other middle schools in Harnett County with enrollment data, 5 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 799 students.

County peer set

6 middle schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 810 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

28 district schools

Harnett County Schools lists 15 primary, 6 middle, 6 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

15

Middle

6

High

6

Other

1

Nearby context inside Harnett County Schools

Anderson Creek PrimaryPK–2 · Primary · 582 studentsListed
Angier Elementary3–5 · Primary · 356 studentsListed
Benhaven ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 1,030 studentsProfile
Boone Trail ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 507 studentsListed
Buies Creek ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 232 studentsListed
Coats ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 671 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Highland Middle6–8875 students
Western Harnett Middle6–8820 students
Overhills Middle6–8799 students
Coats-Erwin Middle6–8606 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Harnett Central Middle a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Harnett County Schools.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Harnett Central Middle?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Harnett Central Middle data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Harnett Central Middle with nearby schools?

Harnett Central Middle should be compared with 6 middle schools in Harnett County, plus other schools in Harnett County Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Harnett Central Middle?

Before using Harnett Central Middle in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Harnett County Schools.

Part of Harnett County Schools

Harnett Central Middle is one of 28 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 20,050 students across 28 schools.

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Schools in District

28

Reported Enrollment

20,050

28 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Anderson Creek PrimaryPK–2 · PrimaryListed only
  • Angier Elementary3–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Benhaven ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryProfile
  • Boone Trail ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Buies Creek ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Coats ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Dunn Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Erwin ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Dunn ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Harnett Central High9–12 · HighProfile

Similar Schools

Highland Middle

Grades 6–8
875 students
RegularListed only

Western Harnett Middle

Grades 6–8
820 students
RegularListed only

Overhills Middle

Grades 6–8
799 students
RegularListed only

Coats-Erwin Middle

Grades 6–8
606 students
RegularListed only

Dunn Middle

Grades 6–8
412 students
RegularListed only

Harnett County Schools

County Context Score

24/100

County-level composite across 30 public schools

Open county school list →

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.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor