Fuquay-Varina High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526 · Wake County Schools
#97 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#4803 of 16,910 nationally
About Fuquay-Varina High
Fuquay-Varina High is a public high located in Fuquay-Varina, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,858 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 97th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,858.
There are 12 schools in Fuquay-Varina; Fuquay-Varina High ranks 3rd of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fuquay-Varina High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,858
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Fuquay-Varina High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students · 1.4 km away
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students · 2.6 km away
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
988 students · 2.6 km away
Herbert Akins Road Middle
Fuquay-Varina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,253 students · 2.7 km away
Ballentine Elementary
Fuquay Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students · 2.9 km away
Fuquay-Varina Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
772 students · 3.6 km away
Fuquay-Varina Middle
Fuquay-Varina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,004 students · 3.7 km away
Buckhorn Creek Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
905 students · 4.9 km away
South Lakes Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
774 students · 5.0 km away
Holly Springs High
Holly Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,018 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Cuthbertson High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students
North Mecklenburg High School
Huntersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,854 students
Hopewell High School
Huntersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,851 students
Garinger High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,877 students
South Garner High
Garner · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,835 students
Cleveland High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fuquay-Varina High a good school?
Fuquay-Varina High has a Success Index (US) of 63.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #97 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fuquay-Varina High rank in North Carolina?
Fuquay-Varina High ranks #97 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #4803 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fuquay-Varina High?
Fuquay-Varina High had 1,858 students in 2025.
Is Fuquay-Varina High a elementary school or a high school?
Fuquay-Varina High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fuquay-Varina High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fuquay-Varina High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.