Herbert Akins Rd Elementary vs Lincoln Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
| Measure | Herbert Akins Rd Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Lincoln Heights Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 1,457 | #542 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14791 of 50,301 | #32758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 988 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Fuquay-Varina |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 38.8).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 34%).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 35.8%).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.8).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is the larger school with 988 students compared with 667.
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 Lincoln Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Akins Rd Elementary ranks higher (65.0 vs 38.8 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 Lincoln Heights Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary: 988. Lincoln Heights Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Akins Rd Elementary and Lincoln Heights Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is 179th of 1,457 and Lincoln Heights Elementary is 542nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).