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Best Schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC
Fuquay-Varina, NC has 32 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 18 elementary) serving 24,446 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Fuquay-Varina don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC
The top high schools in Fuquay-Varina, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
2. Chatham Central High
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
3. Fuquay-varina High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
4. Southern Wake Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Southern Wake Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 579 Students
5. Harnett Central High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC
The top middle schools in Fuquay-Varina, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
2. Herbert Akins Road Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
3. Fuquay-varina Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
4. West Lake Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
5. Dillard Drive Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
6. North Garner Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
7. Harnett Central Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1024 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC
The top elementary schools in Fuquay-Varina, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ballentine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
2. Willow Springs Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 656 Students
3. Buckhorn Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
4. Lafayette Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
5. Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 941 Students
6. West Lake Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
7. Lincoln Heights Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 637 Students
8. South Lakes Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 815 Students
9. Fuquay-varina Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
10. J S Waters School
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 193 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
14.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fuquay-Varina, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC
How many schools are in Fuquay-Varina, NC?
Fuquay-Varina, NC has 32 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 24,446 students in total.
How do schools in Fuquay-Varina perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Fuquay-Varina score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Fuquay-Varina don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fuquay-Varina?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Fuquay Varina
11 of 11 schools in Fuquay Varina carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 5B: 4C: 1F: 1
All 11 public schools we grade in Fuquay Varina. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Ballentine Elementary
- Fuquay Varina Elementary
- Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
- Lafayette Elementary
- Lincoln Heights Elementary
- South Lakes Elementary
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.