For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,444 students in Dunn, NC (there are , serving 302 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Dunn, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Dunn, NC are Harnett County Early College, Plain View Elementary School and Midway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Dunn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dunn, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harnett County Early College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
660 E Johnson St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 814-3470
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 814-3470
Grades: 9-13
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Plain View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4140 Plain View Hwy
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 891-4354
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 891-4354
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Midway Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Roberts Grove Road
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15375 Spiveys Corner Highway
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-2244
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-2244
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-0126
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-0126
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #66.
Coats-erwin Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2833 Nc Hwy 55e
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 230-0300
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 230-0300
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #77.
Dunn Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Meadowlark Road
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1016
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1016
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Dunn, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15375 Spivey's Corner Hwy
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 592-1401
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 592-1401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
910 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1059
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1059
Grades: 4-5
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dunn, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Dunn, NC include Harnett County Early College, Plain View Elementary School and Midway Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dunn?
7 public schools are located in Dunn.
What percentage of students in Dunn go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Dunn are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn?
Dunn public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dunn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dunn include: Midway Elementary School vs. Plain View Elementary School, Plain View Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School
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