Public schools in Lillington, NC
6 open public schools with an address in Lillington, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,395
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Lillington public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Lillington, NC: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,395 students, an average of 566 per school. The largest campus is Western Harnett High (1,324 students), and the largest elementary school is Lillington-Shawtown Elementary (695).
Every listed school belongs to Harnett County Schools. 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 15:1, similar to 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 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 74% 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 Lillington
Elementary schools in Lillington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Trail Elementary Harnett County Schools | PK–05 | 545 | 14.7:1 | |
| Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Harnett County Schools | PK–05 | 695 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Lillington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Harnett Middle Harnett County Schools | 06–08 | 700 | 15.4:1 |
High schools in Lillington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR Academy Harnett County Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 31 | 8.8:1 | |
| Western Harnett High Harnett County Schools | 09–12 | 1,324 | 23.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lillington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett Virtual Academy Harnett County Schools · Virtual | KG–12 | 100 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.8%
- Hispanic28.3%
- Black20.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Lillington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,395 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lillington
How many public schools are in Lillington, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Lillington: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,395 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lillington?
All listed public schools with an address in Lillington belong to Harnett County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lillington?
Western Harnett High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lillington, with 1,324 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lillington?
No school with an address in Lillington is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lillington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lillington public schools is 15:1, similar to 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 Lillington 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