Dunn Middle

www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/15

412 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dunn Middle School, located at 1301 Meadowlark Road in Dunn, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Harnett County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility for its middle-grade students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, focusing on core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities that build character and community.

As part of the Harnett County school system, Dunn Middle emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep parents and guardians informed about academic calendars, school policies, and student resources, ensuring transparency and accessibility. Through its commitment to a supportive learning climate, Dunn Middle School strives to empower its students to reach their full potential and contribute positively to the broader Dunn community.

412

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunn Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	94
Black	189
Asian	5
Two or More	27
American Indian	3

Black
189 (45.9 %)
White
94 (22.8 %)
Hispanic
94 (22.8 %)
Two or More
27 (6.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harnett County Schools
Phone:	(910)892-1016
Website:	http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/15
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 157

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 135