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Harnett Central Middle School vs. Dunn Middle School

Should you attend Harnett Central Middle School or Dunn Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Harnett Central Middle School
2529 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Dunn Middle School
1301 Meadowlark Road
Dunn, NC 28334
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Dunn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 999 students in grades 6-8, Harnett Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 399 students in grades 6-8, Dunn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
999 students
399 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harnett Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dunn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harnett Central Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dunn Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harnett Central Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dunn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harnett Central Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harnett County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dunn Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harnett County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1957 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#2223 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harnett Central Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dunn Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
28%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harnett Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dunn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
33%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harnett Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dunn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 50% in NC)
65-69%
(Top 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harnett Central Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dunn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harnett County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harnett Central Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dunn Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
348
134
Grade 7 Students
325
143
Grade 8 Students
326
122

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harnett Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harnett County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dunn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harnett County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harnett Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harnett County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dunn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harnett County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harnett Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harnett County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dunn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harnett County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harnett Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harnett County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dunn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harnett County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harnett Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harnett County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dunn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harnett County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harnett Central Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harnett County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dunn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harnett County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harnett Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harnett County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dunn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harnett County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harnett Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harnett County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dunn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harnett County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harnett Central Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harnett County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dunn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harnett County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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