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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Harnett High School's student population of 1,386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Harnett High School ranks within the top 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 High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1090 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
17%
25%
White
48%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Harnett High School's ranking?
Western Harnett High School is ranked #1090 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Western Harnett High School often compared to?
Western Harnett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harnett Central High School, Triton High School, Union Pines High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Harnett High School?
The graduation rate of Western Harnett High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Western Harnett High School?
1,386 students attend Western Harnett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Western Harnett High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Harnett High School?
Western Harnett High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Harnett High School offer ?
Western Harnett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Harnett High School part of?
Western Harnett High School is part of Harnett County Schools School District.
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