Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526 · Wake County Schools
#179 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#14791 of 50,301 nationally
About Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is a public elementary located in Fuquay-Varina, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 988 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 179th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 988.
There are 12 schools in Fuquay-Varina; Herbert Akins Rd Elementary ranks 2nd of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
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 Herbert Akins Rd Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Herbert Akins Road Middle
Fuquay-Varina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,253 students · 143 m away
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students · 1.7 km away
Fuquay-Varina High
Fuquay-Varina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,858 students · 2.6 km away
Ballentine Elementary
Fuquay Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students · 3.0 km away
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students · 3.4 km away
Buckhorn Creek Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
905 students · 3.7 km away
Holly Ridge Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students · 4.0 km away
Holly Ridge Middle
Holly Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students · 4.0 km away
Holly Springs High
Holly Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,018 students · 4.2 km away
Holly Grove Middle
Holly Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
979 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
981 students
West View Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
969 students
Polenta Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,010 students
McGee's Crossroads Elem
Angier · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
950 students
Palisades Park Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
940 students
W R Odell Primary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–2
938 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Herbert Akins Rd Elementary a good school?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 65.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #179 of 1,457 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 Herbert Akins Rd Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary ranks #179 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #14791 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herbert Akins Rd Elementary?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary had 988 students in 2025.
Is Herbert Akins Rd Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Herbert Akins Rd Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herbert Akins Rd Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.