Cape Fear High vs Harnett Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Fear High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,515 students
Harnett Central High
Angier · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,522 students
| Measure | Cape Fear High Fayetteville, North Carolina | Harnett Central High Angier, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 528 | #373 of 528 |
| National rank | #9076 of 16,910 | #13208 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,515 | 1,522 |
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 31% |
| city | Fayetteville | Angier |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape Fear High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 30.6).
- •Cape Fear High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Cape Fear High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Cape Fear High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 56.1%).
- •Cape Fear High does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.5).
- •Harnett Central High is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 1,515.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Fear High better than Harnett Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Cape Fear High ranks higher (47.4 vs 30.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cape Fear High and Harnett Central High?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Angier in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Fear High: 1,515. Harnett Central High: 1,522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Fear High and Harnett Central High rank in North Carolina?
Cape Fear High is 215th of 528 and Harnett Central High is 373rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).