Summary:
The 27546 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). While the traditional public schools in this area struggle to meet state and district averages, the alternative STAR Academy faces even more significant challenges, with alarmingly low test scores across the board.
The largest school in the area, Western Harnett High School, has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with test scores below state and district averages. However, the school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.7%. In contrast, the small alternative STAR Academy has extremely low proficiency rates, with most subjects below 15% proficient, despite also maintaining a similar 4-year graduation rate.
Across the schools in this area, the data reveals high-need populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 57.31% to 99.56%. This suggests that the schools face significant challenges in supporting their students, who likely come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The spending per student also varies considerably, from $8,173 at Western Harnett High to $14,449 at STAR Academy, raising questions about the equitable distribution of resources and the potential impact on student outcomes.
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