- Highland Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Western Harnett Middle (943:1 vs. 397.5:1).
- Highland Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Western Harnett Middle (158 vs. 82).
- Highland Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Western Harnett Middle (94 vs. 21).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Western Harnett Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland Middle School (347 vs. 333).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Highland Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Western Harnett Middle (115 vs. 108).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Highland Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Western Harnett Middle (158 vs. 82).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Highland Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Western Harnett Middle (943:1 vs. 397.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 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
Western Harnett Middle
$10,877.21
Highland Middle School
$10,877.21
Local revenue share
Western Harnett Middle
13.1%
Highland Middle School
13.1%
State revenue share
Western Harnett Middle
61.7%
Highland Middle School
61.7%
Federal revenue share
Western Harnett Middle
25.2%
Highland Middle School
25.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Western Harnett Middle
36.5%
Highland Middle School
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.