Herbert Akins Road Middle 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 Road Middle
Fuquay-Varina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,253 students
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
534 students
| Measure | Herbert Akins Road Middle Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina | Southern Wake Academy Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 469 | #230 of 528 |
| National rank | #4943 of 15,369 | #9418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,253 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Fuquay-Varina | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Akins Road Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 46.2).
- •Southern Wake Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.3).
- •Herbert Akins Road Middle is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 534.
- •Herbert Akins Road Middle 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 Road Middle better than Southern Wake Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Akins Road Middle ranks higher (62.4 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 Road Middle 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 Road Middle: 1,253. Southern Wake Academy: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Akins Road Middle and Southern Wake Academy rank in North Carolina?
Herbert Akins Road Middle is 64th of 469 and Southern Wake Academy is 230th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).