Herbert Akins Road Middle vs Holly Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Akins Road Middle
Fuquay-Varina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,253 students
Holly Ridge Middle
Holly Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students
| Measure | Herbert Akins Road Middle Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Holly Ridge Middle Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 469 | #48 of 469 |
| National rank | #4943 of 15,369 | #4022 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,253 | 955 |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | 955 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 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 62.4).
- •Holly Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 33.5%).
- •Herbert Akins Road Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.7).
- •Herbert Akins Road Middle is the larger school with 1,253 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 Road Middle better than Holly Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Ridge Middle ranks higher (66.9 vs 62.4 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 Road Middle and Holly Ridge Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Akins Road Middle: 1,253. Holly Ridge Middle: 955. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Akins Road Middle and Holly Ridge Middle rank in North Carolina?
Herbert Akins Road Middle is 64th of 469 and Holly Ridge Middle is 48th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).