Northwest Harnett Elementary vs Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Northwest Harnett Elementary and Herbert Akins Rd Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.3 out of 10. Herbert Akins Rd Elementary is significantly larger with 979 students, about 1.8× the size of Northwest Harnett Elementary (553). In math proficiency, Northwest Harnett Elementary leads at 52.0%.
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Northwest Harnett Elementary
Fuquay-Varina, NC
7.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
553 students
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Fuquay-Varina, NC
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
979 students
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| Metric | Northwest Harnett Elementary | Herbert Akins Rd Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.3 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.7 | 7.7 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 5.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45% | 28.4% |
| Environment Score | 6.5 | 8.1 |
| State Rank | #664 of 2,660 | #970 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 75th | 64th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Northwest Harnett Elementary | Herbert Akins Rd Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 51.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 55.0% | 59.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Northwest Harnett Elementary | Herbert Akins Rd Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 553 | 979 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.0% | 28.4% |
| District | Harnett County Schools | Wake County Schools |
| City | Fuquay-Varina | Fuquay-Varina |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Fuquay-Varina (27526) | Fuquay-Varina (27526) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,055 | $105,055 |
| Median Home Value | $372,300 | $372,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,591 | $1,591 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 45.9% | 45.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 33 min |