At a glance
Reported students
700
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
637
Western Harnett Middle: 700 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. 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
- 795
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Western Harnett Middle
Western Harnett Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lillington. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Harnett County Schools. NCES reports 700 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, close to the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 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 (47.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.1%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Western Harnett Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.1%
- Hispanic25.1%
- Black18.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Overhills Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
758 reported students
Highland Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
762 reported students
Coats-Erwin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
589 reported students
Dunn Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
388 reported students
Harnett Central Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,059 reported students
Lillington-Shawtown Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
695 reported students
Public schools near Western Harnett Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Harnett High High · Harnett County Schools | 09–12 | 1,324 | 0.4 mi |
| Highland Middle Middle · Harnett County Schools | 06–08 | 762 | 3.6 mi |
| Highland Elementary Elementary · Harnett County Schools | PK–05 | 854 | 3.6 mi |
| Anderson Creek Academy Elementary · Charter · Anderson Creek Academy | KG–05 | 305 | 4.1 mi |
| Boone Trail Elementary Elementary · Harnett County Schools | PK–05 | 545 | 4.9 mi |
| Overhills Middle Middle · Harnett County Schools | 06–08 | 758 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Western Harnett Middle
What grades does Western Harnett Middle serve?
Western Harnett Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Harnett County Schools.
How many students attend Western Harnett Middle?
Western Harnett Middle reported 700 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 795 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Western Harnett Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 700 students and 45.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Western Harnett Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Western Harnett Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harnett County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Western Harnett Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Western Harnett Middle in?
Western Harnett Middle is part of Harnett County Schools, based in Lillington, NC, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Western Harnett Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Western Harnett High (0.4 mi), Highland Middle (3.6 mi), Highland Elementary (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.