Overhills Middle

www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/27

799 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Overhills Middle School, located in Spring Lake, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students within the Harnett County School District. As a key educational hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the middle grades. It provides a structured learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and community involvement, often participating in local district initiatives and extracurricular activities. By leveraging resources from the Harnett County school system, Overhills Middle strives to support a diverse student body through comprehensive instructional programs, technology integration, and a focus on building a positive school culture.

799

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overhills Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	161
Black	328
Asian	6
Two or More	78
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	5

Black
328 (41.1 %)
White
213 (26.7 %)
Hispanic
161 (20.2 %)
Two or More
78 (9.8 %)
American Indian
8 (1.0 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)

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)436-0009
Website:	http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/27
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	799
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 6 254

Grade 7 279

Grade 8 266