Harnett Central High School

Harnett Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2911 Harnett Central Rd,  Angier, NC
Harnett County Schools
3.3
2.8
1,493 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Catherine Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
47.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
312:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
45.6%
Hispanic
29.7%
Black
18.9%
Two or more races
5%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 217 Students
Campbell University 163 Students
East Carolina University 160 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 143 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 137 Students
Appalachian State University 120 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 102 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 94 Students
Western Carolina University 81 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 63 Students
Biology 58 Students
Psychology 53 Students
Business 46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Elementary Education 24 Students
Political Science and Government 22 Students
Pre-Law Studies 22 Students
Computer Science 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 236 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/7/2025
The school has a overall poor reputation and poor standards for students. Leaving them not prepared for classes and not properly taught how to survive in the real world. Many of the teachers are unprofessional or poor at teaching their specific subjects. It would be nice to see better care for the students. Teaching them about real world finances and how to do things like taxes, resumes, ect.
1.0 Senior
10/23/2024
school is dirty. students are okay, teachers are really nice, food is bad, really bad. Academics are okay, pretty typical
4.0 Senior
5/22/2024
High school for me was pretty enjoyable, my only real complaint is that all of our teachers had a lack of communication. Lots of teachers wouldnt know about stuff till the day of and some would know and didnt tell others and that was a hot mess.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 6 Reviews
1.0 other
10/4/2025
This institution is undoubtedly the most inadequate school I have ever encountered. My granddaughters are enrolled here, and I have a strong aversion to it. The school creates an environment akin to a subliminal prison for the children. They require students to place their cell phones in a secure ba...
5.0 parent
8/26/2024
Great school love harnett central you got to remember that all the new kids in the school brings the rating down.
5.0 parent
1/19/2020
I am pleased with the school's administration and faculty and felt my children received a solid high school education at Harnett Central High School. I would recommend this school to my friends.
2.0 student
4/26/2017
I am currently a junior at HCHS and I am disappointed in this school. While it goes without saying that we are in the countryside and that we are already in an area of low expectations, the experiences at the school on a day to day basis are shocking. The students as a whole do not care about their...

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Harnett Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Angier, NC, in the Angier neighborhood, and is served by the Harnett County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,493 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Harnett Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $334,448. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harnett Central Middle School, North Harnett Primary School, Angier Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Angier has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harnett Central High School.

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