Fuquay-Varina High vs Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fuquay-Varina High
Fuquay-Varina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,858 students
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
988 students
| Measure | Fuquay-Varina High Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Herbert Akins Rd Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 528 | #179 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4803 of 16,910 | #14791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,858 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 1,858 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Fuquay-Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 63.9).
- •Fuquay-Varina High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Fuquay-Varina High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 32%).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.2).
- •Fuquay-Varina High is the larger school with 1,858 students compared with 988.
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 Fuquay-Varina High better than Herbert Akins Rd Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Akins Rd Elementary ranks higher (65.0 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 Fuquay-Varina High and Herbert Akins Rd Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fuquay-Varina High: 1,858. Herbert Akins Rd Elementary: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fuquay-Varina High and Herbert Akins Rd Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Fuquay-Varina High is 97th of 528 and Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is 179th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).