For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,366 students in Lillington, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lillington, NC are Western Harnett High School and Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lillington, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lillington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Lillington, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western Harnett High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lillington, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Harnett High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10637 Nc Hwy 27 West
Lillington, NC 27546
(919) 499-5113
Lillington, NC 27546
(919) 499-5113
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 11th Street
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Lillington, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lillington, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lillington, NC include Western Harnett High School and Star Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Lillington?
2 public high schools are located in Lillington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lillington?
Lillington public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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