How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Coats-Erwin Middle | Western Harnett High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dunn, NC | Lillington, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 589 | 1,324 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 19:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.0% | 53.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Coats-Erwin Middle | Western Harnett High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,473 | $11,473 |
| District | Harnett County Schools | Harnett County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Coats-Erwin Middle | Western Harnett High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.8% | 47.0% |
| African American | 17.7% | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.7% | 29.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 5.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Coats-Erwin Middle | Western Harnett High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 294.5:1 | 264.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 61.6% | 47.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 149 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.