Western Harnett Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lillington, North Carolina 27546 · Harnett County Schools
#141 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#8926 of 15,369 nationally
About Western Harnett Middle
Western Harnett Middle is a public middle located in Lillington, in the Harnett County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 700 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 141st of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 700.
There are 4 schools in Lillington; Western Harnett Middle ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
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 Western Harnett Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Western Harnett Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Western Harnett High
Lillington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,324 students · 671 m away
Highland Middle
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students · 5.7 km away
Highland Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
854 students · 5.8 km away
Anderson Creek Academy
Spring Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
305 students · 6.6 km away
Boone Trail Elementary
Lillington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students · 7.9 km away
Benhaven Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,065 students · 8.6 km away
Anderson Creek Primary
Bunnlevel · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
553 students · 8.8 km away
South Harnett Elementary
Bunnlevel · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
476 students · 9.5 km away
Overhills Middle
Spring Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students · 9.9 km away
Overhills Elementary
Spring Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
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702 students
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702 students
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703 students
Sampson Middle
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703 students
R Max Abbott Middle
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Lincoln Academy
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 4–8
696 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Western Harnett Middle a good school?
Western Harnett Middle has a Success Index (US) of 44.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #141 of 469 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 Western Harnett Middle rank in North Carolina?
Western Harnett Middle ranks #141 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #8926 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Western Harnett Middle?
Western Harnett Middle had 700 students in 2025.
Is Western Harnett Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Western Harnett Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Western Harnett Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Western Harnett Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.