School Overview
Overhills High School, located in Spring Lake, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Harnett County School District. Situated in a region with deep ties to the nearby Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) military installation, the school maintains a diverse student body that frequently includes many military-connected families. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive high school experience, offering a wide array of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education, the workforce, or military service.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment while promoting academic achievement and civic responsibility. In addition to its standard curriculum, Overhills High typically provides various athletic programs, clubs, and career-technical education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to explore interests ranging from arts and technology to specialized vocational skills. As part of the Harnett County public school system, it plays a vital role in the Spring Lake community, working to bridge academic excellence with the unique needs of its transient and multifaceted population.
1,971
Total Students
103.2
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overhills High
Demographic Student Count
White621
Hispanic404
Black676
Asian24
Two or More216
American Indian19
Pacific Islander11
  • Black
    676 (34.3 %)
  • White
    621 (31.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    404 (20.5 %)
  • Two or More
    216 (11.0 %)
  • Asian
    24 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    19 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Harnett County Schools
Phone: (910)436-1436
Website: http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/28
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,971
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 103.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 897
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 112
Grades Taught
Grade 9 640
Grade 10 528
Grade 11 405
Grade 12 398

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Overhills High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9640
Grade 10528
Grade 11405
Grade 12398
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Overhills High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female98049.7%
Male99150.3%