Cuthbertson High vs Fuquay-Varina High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 189 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cuthbertson High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students
Fuquay-Varina High
Fuquay-Varina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,858 students
| Measure | Cuthbertson High Waxhaw, North Carolina | Fuquay-Varina High Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 528 | #97 of 528 |
| National rank | #1311 of 16,910 | #4803 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,857 | 1,858 |
| Enrollment | 1,857 | 1,858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 60% |
| city | Waxhaw | Fuquay-Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cuthbertson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 63.9).
- •Cuthbertson High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 60%).
- •Cuthbertson High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Cuthbertson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 25.1%).
- •Fuquay-Varina High does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.9).
- •Fuquay-Varina High is the larger school with 1,858 students compared with 1,857.
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 Cuthbertson High better than Fuquay-Varina High?
On the Success Index (US), Cuthbertson High ranks higher (79.7 vs 63.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cuthbertson High and Fuquay-Varina High?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Waxhaw and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cuthbertson High: 1,857. Fuquay-Varina High: 1,858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cuthbertson High and Fuquay-Varina High rank in North Carolina?
Cuthbertson High is 14th of 528 and Fuquay-Varina High is 97th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).