Southern Wake Academy vs Fuquay-Varina High
Fuquay-Varina High has a higher overall rating of 6.6/10 compared to 5.9/10. Fuquay-Varina High is significantly larger with 1,744 students, about 3.2× the size of Southern Wake Academy (553). In math proficiency, Fuquay-Varina High leads at 60.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Southern Wake Academy
Holly Springs, NC
5.9/10
High School6th – 12thCharter
553 students
Fuquay-Varina High
Fuquay-Varina, NC
6.6/10
High School9th – 12th
1,744 students
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| Metric | Southern Wake Academy | Fuquay-Varina High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.4 | 8.7 |
| Growth Score | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 26.7% |
| Environment Score | 9.5 | 3.3 |
| State Rank | #1,656 of 2,660 | #1,204 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 38th | 55th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Southern Wake Academy | Fuquay-Varina High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 60.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 50.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Southern Wake Academy | Fuquay-Varina High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 553 | 1,744 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 26.7% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 85–89% | 93.0% |
| District | Southern Wake Academy | Wake County Schools |
| City | Holly Springs | Fuquay-Varina |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Holly Springs (27540) | Fuquay-Varina (27526) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $125,681 | $105,055 |
| Median Home Value | $474,700 | $372,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,718 | $1,591 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 64.7% | 45.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 33 min |