- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dunn, NC
Harnett County Early College
Federal NCES profile for Harnett County Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370201003443
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harnett County Early College earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Dunn · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 37:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harnett County Early College has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harnett County Early College ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Dunn, NC.
School address
District: Harnett County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370201003443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Harnett County Early College grew from 102 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (+67.6%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 370201003443 · Dunn, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 37:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Overhills High (1,981 students)
Harnett County Early College grew from 102 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (+67.6%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harnett County Early College 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 185
Harnett County Early College
185 students
What this shows Harnett County Early College reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harnett County Early College compares
Harnett County Early College is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 37:1 | ▲ 134% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 52% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
37:1
students per teacher
- 134% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
White 33.5%
African American 20.5%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Harnett County Early College is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 County Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Harnett High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Triton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benhaven Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harnett County Early College'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 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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harnett County Early College
How many students attend Harnett County Early College?
Harnett County Early College has 185 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dunn, NC. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harnett County Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Harnett County Early College is 37:1, which is 134% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harnett County Early College?
31.4% of students at Harnett County Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harnett County Early College?
The largest demographic group at Harnett County Early College is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment, in Dunn, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harnett County Early College?
Harnett County Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harnett County Early College rank among public schools in Dunn?
By Resource Investment Index, Harnett County Early College ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Dunn, 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 Dunn on the city page.
What other schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Besides Harnett County Early College, 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.