Fuquay-Varina Middle vs Herbert Akins Road Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.4 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
Herbert Akins Road Middle
Fuquay-Varina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,253 students
| Measure | Fuquay-Varina Middle Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Herbert Akins Road Middle Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 469 | #64 of 469 |
| National rank | #6054 of 15,369 | #4943 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,004 | 1,253 |
| Enrollment | 1,004 | 1,253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Fuquay-Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Akins Road Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 57.3).
- •Fuquay-Varina Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 33.5%).
- •Herbert Akins Road Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.9).
- •Herbert Akins Road Middle is the larger school with 1,253 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 Herbert Akins Road Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Akins Road Middle ranks higher (62.4 vs 57.3 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 Herbert Akins Road Middle?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fuquay-Varina Middle: 1,004. Herbert Akins Road Middle: 1,253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fuquay-Varina Middle and Herbert Akins Road Middle rank in North Carolina?
Fuquay-Varina Middle is 84th of 469 and Herbert Akins Road Middle is 64th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).