South Lakes Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526 · Wake County Schools
#141 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#11123 of 50,301 nationally
About South Lakes Elementary
South Lakes 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 774 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 141st of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 774.
There are 12 schools in Fuquay-Varina; South Lakes Elementary ranks 1st of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
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 South Lakes Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near South Lakes Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Willow Spring High
Fuquay Varina · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,223 students · 952 m away
Willow Springs Elementary
Willow Spring · Public elementary · Grades K–5
826 students · 2.0 km away
Fuquay-Varina Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
772 students · 2.6 km away
Ballentine Elementary
Fuquay Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students · 4.3 km away
Fuquay-Varina Middle
Fuquay-Varina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,004 students · 5.0 km away
Fuquay-Varina High
Fuquay-Varina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,858 students · 5.0 km away
Carolina Charter Academy
Angier · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
782 students · 5.3 km away
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students · 5.9 km away
Banks Road Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
651 students · 6.4 km away
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
988 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Prospect Elementary
Maxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
775 students
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students
Fuquay-Varina Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
772 students
Salem Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students
Princeton Elementary
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
770 students
Cedar Fork Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Lakes Elementary a good school?
South Lakes Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 70.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #141 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 South Lakes Elementary rank in North Carolina?
South Lakes Elementary ranks #141 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #11123 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Lakes Elementary?
South Lakes Elementary had 774 students in 2025.
Is South Lakes Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
South Lakes Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Lakes Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Lakes Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.