- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Harnett Central Middle held near 999 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.1 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 370201000578 · Angier, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,059 enr · 16:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Overhills High (1,981 students)
Harnett Central Middle held near 999 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.1 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harnett Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Overhills High
Overhills High
1,981 students
- Harnett Centra
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
- This school
Harnett Central Middle
1,059 students
What this shows Harnett Central Middle reports 1,059 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harnett Central Middle compares
Harnett Central Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,522
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,059 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,024 (2022-23) → 999 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.