Herbert Akins Rd Elementary vs Holly Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
988 students
Holly Ridge Middle
Holly Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students
| Measure | Herbert Akins Rd Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Holly Ridge Middle Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 1,457 | #48 of 469 |
| National rank | #14791 of 50,301 | #4022 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 988 | 955 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 955 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 65.0).
- •Holly Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Holly Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Holly Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 32%).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.7).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is the larger school with 988 students compared with 955.
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 Herbert Akins Rd Elementary better than Holly Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Ridge Middle ranks higher (66.9 vs 65.0 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 Herbert Akins Rd Elementary and Holly Ridge Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary: 988. Holly Ridge Middle: 955. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Akins Rd Elementary and Holly Ridge Middle rank in North Carolina?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is 179th of 1,457 and Holly Ridge Middle is 48th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).