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Harnett County Schools: gifted testing
Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG)
Grades K-12All third and fifth graders not already identified take the CogAT screener each spring (parents may opt out). Students in other grades can be referred for off-level screening each fall. Scoring at or above the 90th percentile on an aptitude test and the 85th on an achievement test qualifies a student automatically.
| Test | Grades | Who | When | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CogAT | 3, 5 | All students tested | Spring | source |
| Aptitude test (CogAT, Otis-Lennon, NNAT or other approved) | K, 1, 2, 4 | By referral | Fall (off-level screening) | source |
Published criteria
- A student qualifies automatically with both a nationally normed aptitude score at the 90th percentile or higher and a nationally normed achievement score at the 85th percentile or higher. source
Appeals / retesting: Step 1: a written request to the school's Gifted Identification Team within 10 days of the decision (meeting within 10 days). Step 2: a written appeal to the principal within 10 days. Step 3: appeal to Central Services. source
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- Harnett County Schools Local AIG Plan 2025-2028 (NC DPI) (checked 2026-10-28)
- GeoNames US postal codes (finder only) (checked 2026-10-28)