Summary:
The Harnett County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 6 middle schools serving students in grades 6-8. These schools serve a diverse student population, with varying levels of academic performance and economic disadvantage among the families.
Among the standout schools in the district is Western Harnett Middle, which consistently outperforms the other Harnett County middle schools and the state averages in most test score categories. Another high-performing school is Highland Middle, which ranks higher than the district average and performs well in 8th grade science. In contrast, Dunn Middle and Coats-Erwin Middle stand out as the lowest-performing schools in the district.
The middle schools in the Harnett County Schools district face challenges, with the majority underperforming the state averages in test scores, particularly in math and reading. This underperformance is coupled with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage among the student populations. While the district as a whole faces these challenges, the data reveals that targeted interventions and a focus on the practices of the higher-performing schools could help improve the overall educational outcomes for students in the Harnett County middle schools.
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