Overhills High vs Western Harnett High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overhills High
Spring Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,981 students
Western Harnett High
Lillington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,324 students
| Measure | Overhills High Spring Lake, North Carolina | Western Harnett High Lillington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 528 | #345 of 528 |
| National rank | #11826 of 16,910 | #12595 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,981 | 1,324 |
| Enrollment | 1,981 | 1,324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| city | Spring Lake | Lillington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overhills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 33.3).
- •Western Harnett High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Overhills High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Overhills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 61.8%).
- •Western Harnett High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 27.1).
- •Overhills High is the larger school with 1,981 students compared with 1,324.
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 Overhills High better than Western Harnett High?
On the Success Index (US), Overhills High ranks higher (36.6 vs 33.3 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 Overhills High and Western Harnett High?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Spring Lake and Lillington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overhills High: 1,981. Western Harnett High: 1,324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overhills High and Western Harnett High rank in North Carolina?
Overhills High is 304th of 528 and Western Harnett High is 345th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).