Dunn Middle vs Harnett County Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunn Middle
Dunn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
Harnett County Early College
Dunn · Public high · Grades 9–13
185 students
| Measure | Dunn Middle Dunn, North Carolina | Harnett County Early College Dunn, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #341 of 469 | #59 of 528 |
| National rank | #13322 of 15,369 | #3098 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 388 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 37.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 69.5% |
| city | Dunn | Dunn |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harnett County Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 22.5).
- •Harnett County Early College does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 25%).
- •Harnett County Early College does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 32%).
- •Harnett County Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 99%).
- •Dunn Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 37.0).
- •Dunn Middle is the larger school with 388 students compared with 185.
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 Dunn Middle better than Harnett County Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Harnett County Early College ranks higher (70.8 vs 22.5 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 Dunn Middle and Harnett County Early College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dunn and Dunn in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunn Middle: 388. Harnett County Early College: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunn Middle and Harnett County Early College rank in North Carolina?
Dunn Middle is 341st of 469 and Harnett County Early College is 59th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).