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Harnett Central High

Grades 09–12 · Angier, NC · NCES 370201000884

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2911 Harnett Central Rd · Angier, NC 27501

At a glance

Reported students

1,522

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

62.14

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

24.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

North Carolina high enrollment

86th percentile

Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

637

Harnett Central High: 1,522 reported students.

State peer staffing position

85th percentile

24.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,495
Teachers (FTE)
82
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1

What the reported data says about Harnett Central High

Harnett Central High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Angier. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Harnett County Schools. NCES reports 1,522 students for 2024–25.

Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.5:1, above the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.2%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Harnett Central High

  1. 1How do the reported 24.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
7.2%
Students with disabilities
10.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
56.1%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
5
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White41.1%
  • Hispanic33.2%
  • Black18.5%
  • Asian0.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial5.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

11 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Harnett County Schools

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Western Harnett High

High · Grades 09–12

1,324 reported students

Triton High

High · Grades 09–12

1,274 reported students

Overhills High

High · Grades 09–12

1,981 reported students

Harnett County Early College

High · Grades 09–13

185 reported students

STAR Academy

High · Grades 06–12

31 reported students

Benhaven Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

1,065 reported students

View all 29 district schools →