Harnett Early College (Hcec)

Harnett Early College (Hcec)

Public High School | Grade 9-12
660 E Johnson St,  Dunn, NC
Harnett County Schools
4.2
5.0
102 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average ACT Score
24
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
39.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
26
Science
24

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
113:1

Student Diversity

Female
67.6%
Male
32.4%
White
32.4%
Hispanic
29.4%
Black
29.4%
Two or more races
6.9%
Native American
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 34 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 19 Students
Campbell University 18 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 17 Students
Appalachian State University 17 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 16 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 15 Students
North Carolina Central University 14 Students
East Carolina University 12 Students
Central Carolina Community College 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 13 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Nursing 8 Students
Business 5 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 4 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 4 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 4 Students
Clinical Psychology 4 Students
Chemistry 3 Students
Fine Arts 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 9 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
5/31/2025
I think that this school is absolutely amazing. I started freshman year doubting the school because of the work that I was faced with. I felt more challenged academically than ever before. It starts out as a challenge but you learn to enjoy it as you go along. I also personally enjoy that even though the school is not required to have clubs they are implementing them. I will say the only negative reviews I have are the food and the teachers. The food is mostly out the control of the school but I believe there could be some kind of improvement within the guidelines they can follow. The other issue I had was the teachers. I take issue with this topic because there is one teacher I cannot agree with. I believe as well as some of my peers that this teacher makes impossible standards for assignments and wrongfully accuses students of either using ai or copy right. This teacher makes it so that is impossible to succeed in their class which I believe a good teacher would not try to do.
5.0 Senior
12/19/2022
I gave this school a 5-star rating because it is truly amazing. The staff is kind, hard-working, and dedicated to the betterment of every individual student. Due to the small class sizes, each student gets to form meaningful and long-lasting relationships with their teachers and peers.
3.0 Senior
2/4/2022
I joined the first year they accepted freshmen. They were definitely new. The administration is rocky and not quite familiar with how to run a school. But over the last 4 years, they have definitely gotten better. It's nice to be in a school with such a small class size and a personalized environment. Though the downside is that there are no sports and barely any clubs.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
4/4/2022
I highly recommend anyone who has the opportunity to have their children attend here to TAKE IT! This school is great...everyone cares for the students success from the teachers, administrators to counselors. It is a small school where your student will get exactly what they need, if they ask. It is...

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Harnett Early College (Hcec) is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dunn, NC, in the Dunn neighborhood, and is served by the Harnett County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 102 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 64.5% of students are proficient in reading. Harnett Early College (Hcec) has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $264,933. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harnett County Early College, Dream Big Christian Academy K-12, Faith Education Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dunn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harnett Early College (Hcec).

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