Summary:
The city of Lillington, North Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). These schools serve students across various grade levels and provide a range of educational opportunities within the Harnett County Schools district.
Among the standout schools, STAR Academy, the alternative high school, has the lowest performance metrics across the board, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. However, it maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.7%. In contrast, Lillington-Shawtown Elementary and Boone Trail Elementary have the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at over 99% each, indicating they serve predominantly low-income communities.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, with Western Harnett High having proficiency rates below the district and state averages in most subject areas, while Western Harnett Middle performs slightly better, with some subject areas meeting or exceeding district averages. The wide range in student-teacher ratios, from 2.8 at STAR Academy to 18.2 at Western Harnett High, may indicate staffing challenges or resource allocation issues that could be impacting the learning environment.
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