Northwest Harnett Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526 · Harnett County Schools
#264 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#20779 of 50,301 nationally
About Northwest Harnett Elementary
Northwest Harnett Elementary is a public elementary located in Fuquay-Varina, in the Harnett County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 645 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 264th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 645.
There are 12 schools in Fuquay-Varina; Northwest Harnett Elementary ranks 9th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Northwest Harnett Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northwest Harnett Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fuquay-Varina Middle
Fuquay-Varina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,004 students · 4.3 km away
Achievement Charter Academy
Fuquay-Varina · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
211 students · 4.5 km away
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students · 4.6 km away
Fuquay-Varina High
Fuquay-Varina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,858 students · 6.0 km away
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students · 6.3 km away
Buckhorn Creek Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
905 students · 6.7 km away
LaFayette Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
179 students · 7.5 km away
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
988 students · 7.7 km away
Holly Springs High
Holly Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,018 students · 7.8 km away
Herbert Akins Road Middle
Fuquay-Varina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,253 students · 7.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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645 students
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646 students
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Raeford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students
Meadow School
Benson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
646 students
Dixon Road Elementary
Willow Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
Granite Falls Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
647 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northwest Harnett Elementary a good school?
Northwest Harnett Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 56.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #264 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Northwest Harnett Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Northwest Harnett Elementary ranks #264 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #20779 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northwest Harnett Elementary?
Northwest Harnett Elementary had 645 students in 2025.
Is Northwest Harnett Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Northwest Harnett Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northwest Harnett Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northwest Harnett Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.