Below Average
#2247 of 2,648 schools in NC
Willow Spring High
High School · Wake County Schools · Fuquay-varina, NC
A Wake County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1704 Old Honeycutt Rd, Fuquay-varina, NC 27526
- Math 67% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Willow Spring High score 68% proficient, which is above 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
31.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willow Spring High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-varina HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,744 | Compare → |
| Hilltop Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Apex Friendship HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,761 | Compare → |
| Enloe HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,538 | 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
- #173 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
Willow Spring High is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Spring High
Willow Spring High is a public high school in Fuquay-varina, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 2,056 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,247 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Spring High
What grades does Willow Spring High serve?
Willow Spring High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Willow Spring High?
Willow Spring High has an enrollment of approximately 2,056 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Spring High?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Spring High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Spring High rank in NC?
Willow Spring High ranks #2,247 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Willow Spring High's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Spring High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Willow Spring High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Spring High has 67% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Willow Spring High a charter school?
No, Willow Spring High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Spring High a Title I school?
No, Willow Spring High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Spring High?
31.1% of students at Willow Spring High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (919) 694-8030
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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