Enrollment
1,059
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Angier, NC
Harnett Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Harnett Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370201000578
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harnett Central Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Angier · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harnett Central Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harnett Central Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Angier, NC.
School address
District: Harnett County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370201000578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harnett Central Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harnett Central Middle
Harnett Central Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Angier, North Carolina, enrolling 1,059 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.4% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,059 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 236 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #163.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 275 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,059 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Harnett County Schools also operates Overhills High (1,981 students) and Harnett Central High (1,522 students) alongside Harnett Central Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harnett Central Middle compares
Harnett Central Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,059
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.2%
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
$11,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Harnett Central Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harnett County Schools, which includes Harnett Central Middle.
$11,026
Per student
-8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 62.0%
Federal 24.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Harnett Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Harnett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Triton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benhaven Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harnett Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,522
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,059 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Harnett Central Middle
How many students attend Harnett Central Middle?
Harnett Central Middle has 1,059 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Angier, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harnett Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harnett Central Middle is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harnett Central Middle?
58.4% of students at Harnett Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harnett Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Harnett Central Middle is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Angier, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harnett Central Middle?
Harnett Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harnett Central Middle rank among public schools in Angier?
By Resource Investment Index, Harnett Central Middle 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.
Is Harnett Central Middle a good school?
Harnett Central Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Besides Harnett Central Middle, Harnett County Schools also operates Overhills High (1,981 students), Harnett Central High (1,522 students), and Western Harnett High (1,324 students). See the Harnett County Schools district page for the complete list.
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