- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Angier, NC
Harnett Central High
Federal NCES profile for Harnett Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370201000884
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harnett Central High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Angier · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harnett Central High has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harnett Central High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Angier, NC.
School address
District: Harnett County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370201000884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Harnett Central High held near 1,493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.3 → 75.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 370201000884 · Angier, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,522 enr · 18.6:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Overhills High (1,981 students)
Harnett Central High held near 1,493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.3 → 75.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harnett Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Overhills High
Overhills High
1,981 students
- This school
Harnett Central High
1,522 students
- Western Harnet
Western Harnett High
1,324 students
- Triton High
Triton High
1,274 students
- Benhaven Eleme
Benhaven Elementary
1,065 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central Middle
1,059 students
What this shows Harnett Central High reports 1,522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harnett Central High compares
Harnett Central High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 22% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,522 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,522
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
319
in-school suspensions + 248 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Harnett Central High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harnett County Schools reports $10,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harnett Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Harnett High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Triton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benhaven Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harnett Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harnett Central High
How many students attend Harnett Central High?
Harnett Central High has 1,522 students enrolled. It is a high school in Angier, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,474 (2022-23) → 1,493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harnett Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Harnett Central High is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harnett Central High?
51.8% of students at Harnett Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harnett Central High?
The largest demographic group at Harnett Central High is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Angier, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harnett Central High?
Harnett Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harnett Central High rank among public schools in Angier?
By Resource Investment Index, Harnett Central High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Angier, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Angier on the city page.
What other schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Besides Harnett Central High, Harnett County Schools also operates Overhills High (1,981 students), Western Harnett High (1,324 students), and Triton High (1,274 students). See the Harnett County Schools district page for the complete list.