Harnett Central Middle vs LaFayette Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harnett Central Middle
Angier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students
LaFayette Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
179 students
| Measure | Harnett Central Middle Angier, North Carolina | LaFayette Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 469 | #198 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13142 of 15,369 | #16655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,059 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Angier | Fuquay-Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LaFayette Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 23.4).
- •LaFayette Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 97.8%).
- •Harnett Central Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.9).
- •Harnett Central Middle is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 179.
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 Harnett Central Middle better than LaFayette Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), LaFayette Elementary ranks higher (62.2 vs 23.4 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 Harnett Central Middle and LaFayette Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Angier and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harnett Central Middle: 1,059. LaFayette Elementary: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harnett Central Middle and LaFayette Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Harnett Central Middle is 333rd of 469 and LaFayette Elementary is 198th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).