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Western Harnett High School vs. Triton High School

Should you attend Western Harnett High School or Triton High 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
Western Harnett High School
10637 Nc Hwy 27 West
Lillington, NC 27546
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Triton High School
215 Maynard Lake Road
Erwin, NC 28339
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Triton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,386 students in grades 9-12, Western Harnett High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Triton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,386 students
1,287 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
72 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
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Test Scores

#1090 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#686 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
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60-64%
(Top 30% in NC)
65-69%
(Top 30% in NC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Harnett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Triton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
55%
(Top 50% in NC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Harnett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Triton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
31%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Western Harnett High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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81%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
85%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart displays graduation rate of Western Harnett High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
404
396
Grade 10 Students
395
334
Grade 11 Students
300
287
Grade 12 Students
287
270

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
n/a
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% Hispanic
27%
29%
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% Black
17%
26%
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% White
48%
39%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.67
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Harnett High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Triton High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Harnett High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Triton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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