Fuquay-Varina Middle vs Harnett Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fuquay-Varina Middle
Fuquay-Varina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,004 students
Harnett Central Middle
Angier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students
| Measure | Fuquay-Varina Middle Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Harnett Central Middle Angier, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 469 | #333 of 469 |
| National rank | #6054 of 15,369 | #13142 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,004 | 1,059 |
| Enrollment | 1,004 | 1,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 28% |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Angier |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fuquay-Varina Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 23.4).
- •Fuquay-Varina Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Fuquay-Varina Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Fuquay-Varina Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 97.8%).
- •Harnett Central Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.9).
- •Harnett Central Middle is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 1,004.
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 Middle better than Harnett Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fuquay-Varina Middle ranks higher (57.3 vs 23.4 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 Middle and Harnett Central Middle?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Angier in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fuquay-Varina Middle: 1,004. Harnett Central Middle: 1,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fuquay-Varina Middle and Harnett Central Middle rank in North Carolina?
Fuquay-Varina Middle is 84th of 469 and Harnett Central Middle is 333rd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).