Herbert Akins Road Middle

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Herbert Akins Road Middle ranks 154 th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Herbert Akins Road Middle is a public middle school located in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 827 students. The school is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 59th out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Herbert Akins Road Middle performs well, ranking 154th out of 793 middle schools in North Carolina and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly strong in 8th grade science, with 85.7% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the Wake County (77.7%) and North Carolina (70.1%) averages. Additionally, the school has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic (21.52%) and African American (11.37%) students.

While Herbert Akins Road Middle generally performs better than Connections Academy, it lags behind high-performing schools like Apex Friendship Middle and Salem Middle. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (31.08%) and a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.6, which may contribute to a more favorable learning environment for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2275 Herbert Akins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

(919) 694-8300

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
154^th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 1,214

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.0%

Hispanic:

21.1%

African American:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.5%

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Compare Details Herbert Akins Road Middle ranks better than 80.6% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.79. (See more...)

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SchoolDigger ranks Herbert Akins Road Middle 154^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Herbert Akins Road Middle in the ranking list.)

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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.79	154^th	793	80.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.42	43^rd	306	85.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.30	129^th	356	63.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.03	118^th	473	75.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.42	355^th	743	52.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.30	175^th	738	76.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.94	200^th	461	56.6%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.30	16^th	58	72.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.15	138^th	751	81.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.08	32^nd	110	70.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.05	118^th	560	78.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.54	307^th	564	45.6%

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Rank History for White students at Herbert Akins Road Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.12	156^th	652	76.1%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	499	94	22	178	2	0	32	0	827
2024	729	127	51	256	1	0	50	0	1214

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Herbert Akins Road Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	827	52.7	15.6	31.1
2024	1214	76.5	15.8	31.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Herbert Akins Road Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	827	52.7	15.6	31.1
2024	1214	76.5	15.8	31.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Herbert Akins Road Middle	Public	6-8	2275 Herbert Akins Road	Fuquay Varina	27526	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 694-8300	1,214	77	15.8	31.5%	729 (60.0%)	127 (10.5%)	256 (21.1%)	51 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (4.1%)	76.8	154^th of 793 public middle schools	80.6%					(n/a)	62.3	63.6	58.0	61.2	61.1	63.4	85.7
Holly Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	950 Holly Springs Road	Holly Springs	27540	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 577-1335	980	58	16.9	26.8%	624 (63.7%)	136 (13.9%)	123 (12.6%)	46 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (4.9%)	87.7	82^nd of 793 public middle schools	89.7%		85.2	100^th of 784 public middle schools	87.2%	18	78.5	71.7	68.2	73.9	66.2	65.9	89.3	$8,619	$411	$8,207
Fuquay-Varina Middle	Public	6-8	109 N Ennis Street	Fuquay Varina	27526	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 557-2727	1,019	57	17.7	28.4%	562 (55.2%)	158 (15.5%)	166 (16.3%)	83 (8.1%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	44 (4.3%)	75.8	164^th of 793 public middle schools	79.3%		75.6	166^th of 784 public middle schools	78.8%	2	70.1	67.3	51.4	60.4	60.6	60.4	83.2	$8,708	$369	$8,339
Holly Grove Middle	Public	6-8	1401 Avent Ferry Road	Holly Springs	27540	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 567-4177	966	55	17.5	18.8%	627 (64.9%)	117 (12.1%)	99 (10.2%)	81 (8.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.0%)	92.3	49^th of 793 public middle schools	93.8%		90.2	65^th of 784 public middle schools	91.7%	16	78.3	79.2	73.8	76.1	72.2	75.0	91.2	$8,219	$420	$7,799
West Lake Middle	Public	6-8	4600 West Lake Rd	Apex	27539	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 662-2900	766	49	15.7	38.9%	381 (49.7%)	134 (17.5%)	201 (26.2%)	20 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.8%)	66.1	238^th of 793 public middle schools	70.0%		61.1	281^st of 784 public middle schools	64.2%	43	57.0	57.9	58.2	55.5	55.4	56.0	73.7	$8,884	$574	$8,310
Lufkin Road Middle	Public	6-8	1002 Lufkin Road	Apex	27539	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-4465	957	65	14.7	29.9%	487 (50.9%)	95 (9.9%)	203 (21.2%)	136 (14.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (3.4%)	80.9	125^th of 793 public middle schools	84.2%		82.6	114^th of 784 public middle schools	85.5%	11	66.3	58.2	73.0	66.2	58.1	75.1	83.1	$9,106	$406	$8,700
Apex Middle	Public	6-8	400 East Moore Street	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-2181	938	54	17.2	23.0%	611 (65.1%)	89 (9.5%)	109 (11.6%)	74 (7.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	52 (5.5%)	85.7	94^th of 793 public middle schools	88.1%		82.5	117^th of 784 public middle schools	85.1%	23	69.3	69.7	73.0	68.7	65.7	66.9	86.6	$8,531	$520	$8,012
Apex Friendship Middle	Public	6-8	7701 Humie Olive Rd	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-8960	1,392	77	18.1	10.8%	885 (63.6%)	107 (7.7%)	131 (9.4%)	214 (15.4%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (3.6%)	98	12^th of 793 public middle schools	98.5%		96.7	16^th of 784 public middle schools	98.0%	4	92.6	92.8	88.8	85.7	80.7	84.1		$8,250	$361	$7,890
Salem Middle	Public	6-8	6150 Old Jenks Road	Apex	27523	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 363-1870	1,042	61	17.0	20.9%	551 (52.9%)	77 (7.4%)	153 (14.7%)	203 (19.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (5.1%)	91.2	55^th of 793 public middle schools	93.1%		91.6	55^th of 784 public middle schools	93.0%		85.2	77.4	77.4	71.9	72.1	73.4	85.1	$9,372	$511	$8,861
Dillard Drive Middle	Public	6-8	5200 Dillard Drive	Raleigh	27606	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 233-4228	937	68	13.8	50.8%	359 (38.3%)	216 (23.1%)	277 (29.6%)	45 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.2%)	46.6	425^th of 793 public middle schools	46.4%		41.2	449^th of 784 public middle schools	42.7%	24	48.5	46.6	41.5	45.7	48.8	46.5	69.3	$8,594	$467	$8,126

Frequently Asked Questions about Herbert Akins Road Middle

Is Herbert Akins Road Middle a good school?

Herbert Akins Road Middle ranks 154^th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Herbert Akins Road Middle?

Students at Herbert Akins Road Middle are 60% White, 21% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Herbert Akins Road Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,214 students attended Herbert Akins Road Middle.

What district is Herbert Akins Road Middle in?

Wake County Schools

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