Summary:
The zip code 27546 contains only one middle school, Western Harnett Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Harnett County Schools district. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, going from 415 out of 784 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 477 out of 773 in 2024-2025, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Western Harnett Middle School's performance is mixed compared to the district and state averages. While the school's 6th grade math proficiency rate is higher than the district and state, its proficiency rates in other subject areas and grade levels are lower. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (57.31%), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
With only one middle school in the zip code 27546 area, there is limited opportunity for comparative analysis. However, the available data suggests that Western Harnett Middle School may have room for improvement in certain academic areas and could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.
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