Total enrollment
3,395
-567 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Lillington
North Carolina · Public K-12
Lillington hosts 6 public K-12 schools inside North Carolina, collectively enrolling about 3,395 students (around 566 per campus).
7-year change in Lillington
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
44%
was 51%
% Hispanic
28%
was 20%
% Black
20%
was 22%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Trail Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 545 |
| Harnett Virtual Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 100 |
| Lillington-Shawtown Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 695 |
| STAR Academy | High | 06-12 | 31 |
| Western Harnett High | High | 09-12 | 1,324 |
| Western Harnett Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 700 |
About Lillington
Lillington is a middle-population North Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 3,395 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Lillington has shrank 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,962 students to 3,395. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 20% to 28%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lillington discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.