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Harnett County Schools — District Profile & Schools

Lillington, North Carolina · Harnett County

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Key Dates — Harnett County Schools School Calendar

The first day of school in Harnett County Schools is Wed, Aug 12, 2026, and the last day of school is Fri, Apr 9, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Veteran's Day breakfast 🥞 (Tue, Nov 10, 2026), Winter Break - No School (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Tue, Jan 5, 2027), Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Spring Break (Fri, Mar 26, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027), Wrap-up breakfast (Mon, May 24, 2027).

First day of school
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
Last day of school
Fri, Apr 9, 2027
Veteran's Day breakfast 🥞
Tue, Nov 10, 2026
Winter Break - No School
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Tue, Jan 5, 2027
Winter Break
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break
Fri, Mar 26, 2027 to Fri, Apr 2, 2027
Wrap-up breakfast
Mon, May 24, 2027
Office Closed
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 to Fri, Jul 31, 2026
Mandatory Workday - No School For Students
Mon, Aug 3, 2026 to Tue, Aug 11, 2026
No school - Labor Day Holiday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School - Holiday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School/Holiday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day Holiday - No School
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Teacher's Workday - No School
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
No School/Teacher Workday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Mandatory Workday - No School For Students
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
20,033
Students
29
Schools
15.6:1
Student-Teacher
1,282 teachers
-1 - 13
Grades

Quick Facts

691
Avg. School Size
2,348
Total Staff

Harnett County Schools Calendar

314 events

Source

Jun 8 - 25

Event

Summer Reading Camp (No Fridays)

Tue, Jul 7

Event

OMS S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Camp

OMS S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Camp July 6 - July 16Registration (← click the hyperlink) is required. The fee is $80 (includes shirt, field trip, and camp material). Online payment link: https://harnettcountyschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/6092/476/False/True

Wed, Jul 8

Event

OMS S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Camp

OMS S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Camp July 6 - July 16Registration (← click the hyperlink) is required. The fee is $80 (includes shirt, field trip, and camp material). Online payment link: https://harnettcountyschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/6092/476/False/True

Thu, Jul 9

Event

OMS S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Camp

OMS S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Camp July 6 - July 16Registration (← click the hyperlink) is required. The fee is $80 (includes shirt, field trip, and camp material). Online payment link: https://harnettcountyschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/6092/476/False/True

Fri, Jul 10

Event

Office Closed

Jul 13 - 16

Event

Summer Trek (AIG)

Mon, Jul 13

Event

OMS S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Camp

OMS S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Camp July 6 - July 16Registration (← click the hyperlink) is required. The fee is $80 (includes shirt, field trip, and camp material). Online payment link: https://harnettcountyschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/6092/476/False/True

Mon, Jul 13

Event

OMS Summer School (Invitation Only)

Lunch is provided. Transportation is available upon request.

Tue, Jul 14

Event

OMS S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Camp

OMS S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Camp July 6 - July 16Registration (← click the hyperlink) is required. The fee is $80 (includes shirt, field trip, and camp material). Online payment link: https://harnettcountyschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/6092/476/False/True

Tue, Jul 14

Event

OMS Summer School (Invitation Only)

Lunch is provided. Transportation is available upon request.

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Contact

Address
PO Box 1029
Lillington, NC 27546
Phone
(910)893-8151

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
1,282
Total Staff
2,348
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Harnett County Schools (29)

Overhills High

Spring Lake

High
2,024 studentsGrades 9 - 1220.7:1 ratio48.07% FRPL

Harnett Central High

Angier

High
1,493 studentsGrades 9 - 1219.9:1 ratio54.39% FRPL

Western Harnett High

Lillington

High
1,343 studentsGrades 9 - 1218.4:1 ratio62.32% FRPL

Triton High

Erwin

High
1,306 studentsGrades 9 - 1218.1:1 ratio99.62% FRPL

Benhaven Elementary

Sanford

Primary
1,031 studentsGrades -1 - 515.2:1 ratio44.81% FRPL

Harnett Central Middle

Angier

Middle
999 studentsGrades 6 - 816.4:1 ratio99.7% FRPL

Overhills Elementary

Spring Lake

Primary
897 studentsGrades -1 - 514.2:1 ratio51.28% FRPL

Highland Elementary

Sanford

Primary
894 studentsGrades 0 - 514.4:1 ratio54.81% FRPL

Overhills Middle

Spring Lake

Middle
829 studentsGrades 6 - 816.9:1 ratio58.99% FRPL

Highland Middle

Sanford

Middle
803 studentsGrades 6 - 815.7:1 ratio65.26% FRPL

Dunn Elementary

Dunn

Primary
799 studentsGrades -1 - 513.8:1 ratio99.62% FRPL

Western Harnett Middle

Lillington

Middle
766 studentsGrades 6 - 816.3:1 ratio57.31% FRPL

Lillington-Shawtown Elementary

Lillington

Primary
678 studentsGrades -1 - 513.3:1 ratio99.56% FRPL

Coats Elementary

Coats

Primary
653 studentsGrades -1 - 513.3:1 ratio99.08% FRPL

Coats-Erwin Middle

Dunn

Middle
609 studentsGrades 6 - 817.4:1 ratio99.51% FRPL

Erwin Elementary

Erwin

Primary
590 studentsGrades -1 - 514:1 ratio99.49% FRPL

Anderson Creek Primary

Bunnlevel

Primary
568 studentsGrades -1 - 213.2:1 ratio99.47% FRPL

Northwest Harnett Elementary

Fuquay-Varina

Primary
553 studentsGrades -1 - 514.2:1 ratio45.03% FRPL

Boone Trail Elementary

Mamers

Primary
533 studentsGrades -1 - 514.4:1 ratio99.44% FRPL

Johnsonville Elementary

Cameron

Primary
471 studentsGrades -1 - 514.3:1 ratio99.15% FRPL

South Harnett Elementary

Bunnlevel

Primary
434 studentsGrades 3 - 514.5:1 ratio99.31% FRPL

Dunn Middle

Dunn

Middle
399 studentsGrades 6 - 814.8:1 ratio99% FRPL

Angier Elementary

Angier

Primary
359 studentsGrades 3 - 513.3:1 ratio99.16% FRPL

North Harnett Primary

Angier

Primary
333 studentsGrades -1 - 212.3:1 ratio99.1% FRPL

Buies Creek Elementary

Buies Creek

Primary
230 studentsGrades 0 - 514.4:1 ratio56.52% FRPL

Harnett County Early College

Dunn

High
171 studentsGrades 9 - 1321.4:1 ratio41.52% FRPL

Harnett Virtual Academy

Fuquay-Varina

Other
123 studentsGrades 0 - 1256.91% FRPL

LaFayette Elementary

Fuquay-Varina

Primary
122 studentsGrades 0 - 512.2:1 ratio8.2% FRPL

STAR Academy

Lillington

High
23 studentsGrades 6 - 122.9:1 ratio86.96% FRPL

Frequently Asked Questions about Harnett County Schools

The first day of school in Harnett County Schools is Wed, Aug 12, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.

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