Fuquay-Varina Middle vs South Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.0 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
South Lakes Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
774 students
| Measure | Fuquay-Varina Middle Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | South Lakes Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #84 of 469 | #141 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6054 of 15,369 | #11123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,004 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 1,004 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Fuquay-Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 57.3).
- •South Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 28.3%).
- •South Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.9).
- •Fuquay-Varina Middle is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 774.
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 South Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Lakes Elementary ranks higher (70.3 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 South Lakes Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fuquay-Varina Middle: 1,004. South Lakes Elementary: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fuquay-Varina Middle and South Lakes Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Fuquay-Varina Middle is 84th of 469 and South Lakes Elementary is 141st of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).