Herbert Akins Rd Elementary vs Southern Wake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students
| Measure | Herbert Akins Rd Elementary Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Southern Wake Academy Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 1,457 | #230 of 528 |
| National rank | #14791 of 50,301 | #9418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 988 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 46.2).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •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 534.
- •Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is a public school while Southern Wake Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Southern Wake Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Akins Rd Elementary ranks higher (65.0 vs 46.2 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 Southern Wake Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary: 988. Southern Wake Academy: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Akins Rd Elementary and Southern Wake Academy rank in North Carolina?
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is 179th of 1,457 and Southern Wake Academy is 230th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).