For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,744 students in Harnett County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harnett County, NC are Harnett County Early College, Union Pines High School and Triton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harnett County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Harnett County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Harnett County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union Pines High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harnett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harnett County Early College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
910 W. Harnett Street
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 814-3470
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 814-3470
Gr: 9-13 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Union Pines High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1981 Union Church Rd
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-5511
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Triton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Maynard Lake Road
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-8121
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,274 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Western Harnett High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10637 Nc Hwy 27 West
Lillington, NC 27546
(919) 499-5113
Lillington, NC 27546
(919) 499-5113
Gr: 9-12 | 1,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Harnett Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2911 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6161
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Harnett Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 11th Strrt
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 11th Street
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harnett County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harnett County, NC include Harnett County Early College, Union Pines High School and Triton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harnett County?
6 public high schools are located in Harnett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harnett County?
Harnett County public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Harnett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Harnett County include: Triton High School vs. Harnett Central High School, Harnett Central High School vs. Triton High School, Star Academy vs. Triton High School
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