For the 2025 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 81%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western Harnett High School, with 81% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Lillington, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
695 Shawtown Road
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
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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