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#1067 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 40% in state
Herbert Akins Road Middle
Middle School · Wake County Schools · Fuquay-varina, NC
A Wake County Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2275 Herbert Akins Road, Fuquay-varina, NC 27526
- Math 66% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herbert Akins Road Middle score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herbert Akins Road Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fuquay-varina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,055
Median home value
$372,300
Median rent
$1,591/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 980 | Compare → |
| New School Montessori CenterPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–9 | 2.5 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Fuquay-varina MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,019 | Compare → |
| Holly Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 966 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #118 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herbert Akins Road Middle is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herbert Akins Road Middle
Herbert Akins Road Middle is a public middle school in Fuquay-varina, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 1,214 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,067 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herbert Akins Road Middle
What grades does Herbert Akins Road Middle serve?
Herbert Akins Road Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Herbert Akins Road Middle?
Herbert Akins Road Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Akins Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Akins Road Middle is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herbert Akins Road Middle rank in NC?
Herbert Akins Road Middle ranks #1,067 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Herbert Akins Road Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Herbert Akins Road Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Herbert Akins Road Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herbert Akins Road Middle has 66% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Herbert Akins Road Middle a charter school?
No, Herbert Akins Road Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herbert Akins Road Middle a Title I school?
No, Herbert Akins Road Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herbert Akins Road Middle?
31.5% of students at Herbert Akins Road Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (919) 694-8300
- Area population (ZIP 27526)
- 59,306
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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