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School Comparison

Harnett Central Middle
vs.
Western Harnett Middle

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Harnett Central Middle
Western Harnett Middle
  • Harnett Central Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Western Harnett Middle (492 vs. 347).
  • Western Harnett Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Harnett Central Middle (397.5:1 vs. 327.7:1).
  • Harnett Central Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Western Harnett Middle (65 vs. 21).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Harnett Central Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Western Harnett Middle (492 vs. 347).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Harnett Central Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Western Harnett Middle (133 vs. 108).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Harnett Central Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Western Harnett Middle (65 vs. 21).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Western Harnett Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Harnett Central Middle (397.5:1 vs. 327.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Harnett Central Middle
$10,877.21
Western Harnett Middle
$10,877.21
Local revenue share
Harnett Central Middle
13.1%
Western Harnett Middle
13.1%
State revenue share
Harnett Central Middle
61.7%
Western Harnett Middle
61.7%
Federal revenue share
Harnett Central Middle
25.2%
Western Harnett Middle
25.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Harnett Central Middle
36.5%
Western Harnett Middle
36.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Harnett County
$69,012
Harnett County
$69,012
Poverty rate
Harnett County
14.5%
Harnett County
14.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Harnett County
23.9%
Harnett County
23.9%
Unemployment rate
Harnett County
3.8%
Harnett County
3.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.