Fuquay-Varina High vs Southern Wake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students
| Measure | Fuquay-Varina High Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Southern Wake Academy Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 528 | #230 of 528 |
| National rank | #4803 of 16,910 | #9418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,858 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 1,858 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fuquay-Varina High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 46.2).
- •Fuquay-Varina High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Fuquay-Varina High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Southern Wake Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.2).
- •Fuquay-Varina High is the larger school with 1,858 students compared with 534.
- •Fuquay-Varina High is a public school while Southern Wake Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Southern Wake Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fuquay-Varina High ranks higher (63.9 vs 46.2 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 Southern Wake Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fuquay-Varina High: 1,858. Southern Wake Academy: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fuquay-Varina High and Southern Wake Academy rank in North Carolina?
Fuquay-Varina High is 97th of 528 and Southern Wake Academy is 230th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).