Public schools in Angier, NC
6 open public schools with an address in Angier, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,018
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Angier public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Angier, NC: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,018 students, an average of 836 per school. The largest campus is Harnett Central High (1,522 students), and the largest elementary school is McGee's Crossroads Elem (950).
Harnett County Schools operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Angier campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 83% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Angier
Elementary schools in Angier
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angier Elementary Harnett County Schools | 03–05 | 376 | 14.4:1 | |
| Carolina Charter Academy Carolina Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 782 | 16:1 | |
| McGee's Crossroads Elem Johnston County Public Schools | PK–05 | 950 | 17.5:1 | |
| North Harnett Primary Harnett County Schools | PK–02 | 329 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Angier
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett Central Middle Harnett County Schools | 06–08 | 1,059 | 16.6:1 |
High schools in Angier
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett Central High Harnett County Schools | 09–12 | 1,522 | 24.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.2%
- Hispanic31.6%
- Black16.2%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Angier schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,018 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Angier
How many public schools are in Angier, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Angier: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,018 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Angier?
Schools with an address in Angier belong to 3 education agencies, led by Harnett County Schools (4 schools), Carolina Charter Academy (1 school), Johnston County Public Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Angier?
Harnett Central High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Angier, with 1,522 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Angier?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Angier are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Carolina Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Angier schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Angier public schools is 16.3:1, higher than the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Angier guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities