Harnett Central Middle

Summary:

Harnett Central Middle is a public middle school located in Angier, North Carolina, serving 1,024 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Harnett County Schools district, which is ranked 188 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harnett Central Middle consistently ranks in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools, with proficiency rates in math and reading around 30-40%, significantly below the state averages of 46-54%. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic and African American students, ranking in the bottom half of the state for these subgroups. This is likely due to the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 62.99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In comparison, nearby schools in the Harnett County district, such as Western Harnett Middle and Dunn Middle, have proficiency rates 10-20 percentage points higher and serve a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

The disparities in performance are even more pronounced when comparing Harnett Central Middle to schools in the neighboring Wake County district. Middle schools like West Lake Middle, Holly Ridge Middle, and Fuquay-Varina Middle significantly outperform Harnett Central Middle, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points higher. These Wake County schools also serve a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 16-40% free or reduced-price lunch, compared to Harnett Central Middle's 63%.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2529 Harnett Central Rd
       Angier, NC  27501-9804


(919) 639-6000

District: Harnett County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
603rd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,387 Help


Students who attend Harnett Central Middle usually attend:

High:    Harnett Central High

Feeder schools for Harnett Central Middle:

Elementary:    Angier Elementary
    Buies Creek Elementary
    Lillington-Shawtown Elementary
    North Harnett Primary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  999

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.3%
Hispanic:
30.2%
African American:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harnett Central Middle ranks worse than 76% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Harnett County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Harnett Central Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Harnett County Schools District. Student population at Harnett Central Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.3%), Hispanic (30.2%), African American (18.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Harnett County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harnett Central Middle is 16.2. 3 middle schools in the Harnett County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harnett Central Middle is $8,387, which is the 2nd highest among 6 middle schools in the Harnett County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harnett Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Harnett Central Middle 603rd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Harnett Central Middle in the ranking list.)

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Harnett County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harnett County Schools 188th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harnett Central Middle

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Rank History for all students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.72 323rd 598 46.0%
2007 61.81 254th 606 58.1%
2008 55.30 301st 620 51.5%
2009 49.91 373rd 630 40.8%
2010 37.59 464th 640 27.5%
2011 45.40 421st 648 35.0%
2012 40.60 462nd 662 30.2%
2013 43.25 378th 673 43.8%
2014 37.44 389th 627 38.0%
2015 38.33 447th 705 36.6%
2016 38.39 449th 692 35.1%
2017 38.21 449th 694 35.3%
2018 37.39 459th 691 33.6%
2019 34.18 524th 737 28.9%
2021 30.52 512th 741 30.9%
2022 31.54 549th 786 30.2%
2023 26.20 598th 784 23.7%
2024 26.10 603rd 793 24.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.56 180th 221 18.6%
2019 23.50 207th 237 12.7%
2021 31.31 184th 248 25.8%
2022 29.95 215th 283 24.0%
2023 43.81 177th 302 41.4%
2024 38.98 188th 306 38.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.37 151st 151 0.0%
2019 34.60 143rd 211 32.2%
2021 32.09 176th 236 25.4%
2022 25.31 271st 312 13.1%
2023 25.27 273rd 318 14.2%
2024 28.72 273rd 356 23.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.46 314th 473 33.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.67 425th 604 29.6%
2019 28.41 499th 639 21.9%
2021 29.34 469th 633 25.9%
2022 23.95 573rd 689 16.8%
2023 22.41 610th 735 17.0%
2024 20.64 647th 743 12.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.09 453rd 656 30.9%
2019 35.57 482nd 684 29.5%
2021 32.65 472nd 706 33.1%
2022 30.62 519th 733 29.2%
2023 27.23 555th 731 24.1%
2024 25.08 578th 738 21.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.66 445th 475 6.3%
2019 34.92 342nd 504 32.1%
2021 27.72 393rd 478 17.8%
2022 25.79 368th 449 18.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.42 208th 416 50.0%
2021 57.71 222nd 448 50.4%
2022 50.95 277th 450 38.4%
2023 45.48 325th 452 28.1%
2024 39.68 369th 461 20.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.26 15th 45 66.7%
2019 55.11 21st 48 56.3%
2021 55.01 31st 57 45.6%
2022 27.61 45th 58 22.4%
2023 15.72 50th 54 7.4%
2024 39.59 40th 58 31.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.53 459th 665 31.0%
2019 30.01 523rd 697 25.0%
2021 28.17 515th 711 27.6%
2022 30.92 525th 748 29.8%
2023 24.13 591st 747 20.9%
2024 25.55 584th 751 22.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.71 380th 494 23.1%
2019 26.67 424th 519 18.3%
2021 30.20 385th 533 27.8%
2022 27.72 436th 550 20.7%
2023 31.52 405th 559 27.5%
2024 27.17 436th 560 22.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.55 396th 472 16.1%
2019 22.87 429th 493 13.0%
2021 25.33 427th 522 18.2%
2022 27.99 419th 541 22.6%
2023 16.03 512th 553 7.4%
2024 18.30 508th 564 9.9%
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Rank History for White students at Harnett Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.25 391st 596 34.4%
2019 34.28 454th 624 27.2%
2021 28.44 483rd 632 23.6%
2022 28.85 505th 658 23.3%
2023 24.33 531st 656 19.1%
2024 24.07 528th 652 19.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Harnett Central Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 526 266 3 14 2 n/a n/a 0 811
1994 554 257 1 24 3 n/a n/a 0 839
1995 637 260 1 26 6 n/a n/a 0 930
1996 637 260 1 26 6 n/a n/a 0 930
1997 659 263 2 20 5 n/a n/a 0 949
1998 700 287 3 41 4 n/a n/a 0 1035
1999 719 286 2 41 3 n/a n/a 0 1051
2000 726 314 1 53 2 n/a n/a 0 1096
2001 749 338 1 57 4 n/a n/a 0 1149
2002 699 352 5 94 5 n/a n/a 0 1155
2003 699 352 5 94 5 n/a n/a 0 1155
2004 722 358 4 108 9 n/a n/a 0 1201
2005 712 329 3 137 7 n/a n/a 0 1188
2006 680 323 2 133 9 n/a n/a 0 1147
2007 655 271 5 141 5 n/a n/a 27 1104
2008 647 269 4 168 6 n/a n/a 32 1126
2009 674 272 4 176 7 n/a n/a 0 1133
2010 685 320 6 189 7 n/a n/a 0 1207
2011 688 269 5 225 9 4 19 0 1219
2012 673 290 6 241 7 2 34 0 1253
2013 665 277 5 268 5 1 39 0 1260
2014 678 257 7 267 10 0 44 0 1263
2015 653 220 7 268 11 0 38 0 1197
2016 614 220 9 267 10 0 32 0 1152
2017 623 233 10 301 8 1 29 0 1205
2018 564 242 9 296 3 0 38 0 1152
2019 558 223 5 314 4 1 48 0 1153
2020 550 203 3 318 4 1 54 0 1133
2021 508 191 6 334 6 1 46 0 1092
2022 444 170 5 313 4 2 54 0 992
2023 438 184 7 329 3 1 62 0 1024
2024 443 186 8 302 1 0 59 0 999

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harnett Central Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 811 47.0 17.3 37.6
1994 839 56.0 15.0 32.7
1995 930 62.0 15.0 32.6
1996 930 62.0 15.0 32.6
1997 949 65.0 14.6 33.1
1998 1035 68.0 15.2 29.6
1999 1051 68.0 15.5 38
2000 1096 68.0 16.1 36.5
2001 1149 68.0 16.9 39.7
2002 1155 79.0 14.6 43.3
2003 1155 79.0 14.6 43.3
2004 1201 79.0 15.2 44.9
2005 1188 76.0 15.6 45.9
2006 1147 80.0 14.3 n/a
2007 1104 77.1 14.3 43.1
2008 1126 80.3 14.0 45.7
2009 1133 78.2 14.5 46.1
2010 1207 81.8 14.7 54.9
2011 1219 74.3 16.4 52.4
2012 1253 73.6 17.0 56.2
2013 1260 80.9 15.5 57.4
2014 1263 83.7 15.0 56.2
2015 1197 77.0 15.5 56.6
2016 1152 72.0 16.0 56.9
2017 1205 72.6 16.5 60.2
2018 1152 75.0 15.3 55.6
2019 1153 73.8 15.6 58.5
2020 1133 69.5 16.2 53.8
2021 1092 70.8 15.4 44.5
2022 992 67.0 14.7 32.5
2023 1024 66.0 15.4 63
2024 999 61.5 16.2 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harnett Central Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 811 47.0 17.3 37.6
1994 839 56.0 15.0 32.7
1995 930 62.0 15.0 32.6
1996 930 62.0 15.0 32.6
1997 949 65.0 14.6 33.1
1998 1035 68.0 15.2 29.6
1999 1051 68.0 15.5 38
2000 1096 68.0 16.1 36.5
2001 1149 68.0 16.9 39.7
2002 1155 79.0 14.6 43.3
2003 1155 79.0 14.6 43.3
2004 1201 79.0 15.2 44.9
2005 1188 76.0 15.6 45.9
2006 1147 80.0 14.3 n/a
2007 1104 77.1 14.3 43.1
2008 1126 80.3 14.0 45.7
2009 1133 78.2 14.5 46.1
2010 1207 81.8 14.7 54.9
2011 1219 74.3 16.4 52.4
2012 1253 73.6 17.0 56.2
2013 1260 80.9 15.5 57.4
2014 1263 83.7 15.0 56.2
2015 1197 77.0 15.5 56.6
2016 1152 72.0 16.0 56.9
2017 1205 72.6 16.5 60.2
2018 1152 75.0 15.3 55.6
2019 1153 73.8 15.6 58.5
2020 1133 69.5 16.2 53.8
2021 1092 70.8 15.4 44.5
2022 992 67.0 14.7 32.5
2023 1024 66.0 15.4 63
2024 999 61.5 16.2 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harnett Central Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $686 (8.2%) $7,701 (91.8%) $8,387

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harnett Central Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 524th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 598th of 784 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Harnett Central Middle)45.132.2
 12.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Harnett County Schools)53.435.2
 18.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Harnett Central Middle)4938
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Harnett County Schools)5638
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harnett Central Middle)48.234.3
 13.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Harnett County Schools)51.235.2
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Harnett Central Middle)50.837
 13.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Harnett County Schools)50.840.5
 10.3%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harnett Central Middle)37.630.9
 6.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Harnett County Schools)4533.3
 11.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Harnett Central Middle)48.332
 16.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Harnett County Schools)45.739
 6.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Harnett Central Middle)7565.1
 9.9%
   8th Grade Science (Harnett County Schools)72.965.9
 7%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11531024
 11.2%
African American223184
 17.5%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic314329
 4.8%
Pacific Islander11
White558438
 21.5%
Two or More Races4862
 29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.5%63%
 4.5%


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Students at Harnett Central Middle are 44% White, 30% Hispanic, 19% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Harnett Central Middle ranks in the bottom 24.0% of North Carolina middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 999 students attended Harnett Central Middle.

Students who attend Harnett Central Middle usually go on to attend Harnett Central High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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