Best High Schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC

Fuquay-Varina, NC has 6 high schools with 5,079 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fuquay-Varina score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fuquay-Varina greatly exceed expectations.

1. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students

2. Fuquay-varina High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students

3. Chatham Central High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students

4. Southern Wake Academy

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southern Wake Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 579 Students

5. Harnett Central High

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students

Best Middle Schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC

Fuquay-Varina, NC has 6 middle schools with 5,163 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fuquay-Varina score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fuquay-Varina exceed expectations.

1. Holly Grove Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students

2. West Lake Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students

3. Fuquay-varina Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students

4. Dillard Drive Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students

5. Harnett Central Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1024 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC

Fuquay-Varina, NC has 14 elementary schools with 7,972 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fuquay-Varina score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fuquay-Varina exceed expectations.

1. Willow Springs Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 656 Students

2. Ballentine Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students

3. West Lake Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students

4. Herbert Akins Rd Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 941 Students

5. Lafayette Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students

6. Fuquay-varina Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students

7. South Lakes Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 815 Students

8. J S Waters School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 193 Students

9. Banks Road Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students

10. Yates Mill Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Fuquay-Varina, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Fuquay-Varina, NC has a total population of 54,576 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Fuquay-Varina, NC

18,214

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

46%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fuquay-Varina, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

14.20 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.86 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fuquay-Varina, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fuquay-Varina, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,093 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Fuquay-Varina, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Holly Springs, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Willow Spring, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
New Hill, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hardee Cross Roads, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kipling, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Corinth, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Garner, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations