For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 823 students in Harnett County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Harnett County, NC is Carolina Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harnett County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Harnett County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Harnett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carolina Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8529 Nc Highway 55
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Gr: K-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Carolina Charter Academy Rca
Charter School
8529 Nc Highway 55
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Harnett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
114 Porter Drive
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-5711
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-5711
Gr: K-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
4200 Percy Blvd, Bldg L-6323
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300
Gr: PK-4
695 Shawtown Road
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Gr: PK-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210
Gr: PK-5
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211
Gr: 6-8
910 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1059
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1059
Gr: 4-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Harnett County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Harnett County, NC include Carolina Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Harnett County?
2 public charter schools are located in Harnett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harnett County?
Harnett County public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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