Banks Road Elementary vs Fuquay-Varina Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Road Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
651 students
Fuquay-Varina Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
772 students
| Measure | Banks Road Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Fuquay-Varina Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,457 | #300 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #23591 of 50,301 | #23240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 651 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| city | Raleigh | Fuquay-Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.2 vs 52.7).
- •Banks Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Fuquay-Varina Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Fuquay-Varina Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 45.8%).
- •Banks Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •Fuquay-Varina Elementary is the larger school with 772 students compared with 651.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Banks Road Elementary better than Fuquay-Varina Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Banks Road Elementary and Fuquay-Varina Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks Road Elementary: 651. Fuquay-Varina Elementary: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks Road Elementary and Fuquay-Varina Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Banks Road Elementary is 304th of 1,457 and Fuquay-Varina Elementary is 300th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).