Serving 181 students in grades 9-13, Harnett County Early College ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harnett County Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Harnett County Early College's student population of 181 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harnett County Early College is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
35%
22%
Black
21%
24%
White
33%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harnett County Early College?
The graduation rate of Harnett County Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Harnett County Early College?
181 students attend Harnett County Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Harnett County Early College students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harnett County Early College?
Harnett County Early College has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harnett County Early College offer ?
Harnett County Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harnett County Early College part of?
Harnett County Early College is part of Harnett County Schools.
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