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
2.7
1,493 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Catherine Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.5
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
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
610
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
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
41.4%
Hispanic
33.1%
Black
18.6%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%
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 226 Students
Campbell University 166 Students
East Carolina University 156 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 143 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 139 Students
Appalachian State University 122 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 112 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 98 Students
Western Carolina University 88 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 65 Students
Biology 62 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Business 46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Pre-Law Studies 23 Students
Elementary Education 23 Students
Political Science and Government 22 Students
Computer Science 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 229 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/17/2024
The best time I had a harnett central high school is the time I moved my sophomore year and didn't make any friends due to me being shy the first semester but as school kept going I ended up make two long time best friends in math class.
4.0 Senior
4/19/2024
I enjoy my time at Harnett Central High School. The teachers do build bonds with some of their students, and the classes so far are great. I enjoy the science classes more, especially with hands on labs and dissections such as in anatomy and physiology.
2.0 Parent
6/28/2023
There is not much support from the administration. Not a good selection of electives. Majority of the teachers do not actually teach. It got worse after COVID. There is no support for a athlete that plays in a sport the school does not offer.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 7 Reviews
2.0 other
2/10/2026
I was genuinely unsafe at this school. Admin/office staff were incredibly rude and unhelpful as a new student. While I had my fair share of good teachers, library staff & coaches were quite bold to insult a 14-yo new student and ignore bullying.I was being threatened with group physical and cyber vi...
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.

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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 31% 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 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $339,188. 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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