Herbert Akins Road Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526 · Wake County Schools
#64 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#4943 of 15,369 nationally
About Herbert Akins Road Middle
Herbert Akins Road Middle is a public middle located in Fuquay-Varina, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,253 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 64th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,253.
There are 12 schools in Fuquay-Varina; Herbert Akins Road Middle ranks 4th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
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 Road Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Herbert Akins Road Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
988 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 · 2.7 km away
Ballentine Elementary
Fuquay Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students · 3.1 km away
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students · 3.5 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 · 3.8 km away
Holly Ridge Middle
Holly Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students · 3.8 km away
Holly Springs High
Holly Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,018 students · 4.1 km away
Holly Grove Middle
Holly Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
979 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
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1,277 students
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1,215 students
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1,205 students
Archer Lodge Middle
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1,204 students
Bailey Middle
Cornelius · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,315 students
Alexander Graham Middle
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1,187 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Herbert Akins Road Middle a good school?
Herbert Akins Road Middle has a Success Index (US) of 62.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #64 of 469 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 Road Middle rank in North Carolina?
Herbert Akins Road Middle ranks #64 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #4943 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herbert Akins Road Middle?
Herbert Akins Road Middle had 1,253 students in 2025.
Is Herbert Akins Road Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Herbert Akins Road Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Herbert Akins Road Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herbert Akins Road Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.