| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sampson County Schools | Dunn | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 7,971 | 18 | — | 1 |
| Harnett County Schools | Angier | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 20,050 | 28 | — | 10 |
How Harnett County compares
Together they enroll 28,021 students across 46 schools. The largest is Harnett County Schools with 20,050 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the North Carolina average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Harnett County, North Carolina
Harnett County has 2 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Harnett County is Sampson County Schools (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Harnett County, NC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Harnett County, NC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Harnett County, NC?
Of the districts serving Harnett County, Sampson County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 39th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.