Summary:
The 27526 zip code area is home to 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Wake County Schools district, except for Northwest Harnett Elementary and Harnett Virtual Academy, which are part of the Harnett County Schools district.
Among the standout schools in the area are Fuquay-Varina High School, which consistently ranks in the top 33% of North Carolina high schools and outperforms the Wake County and state averages on several end-of-course exams. Fuquay-Varina Middle School and Herbert Akins Road Elementary are also 4-star schools that excel on end-of-grade tests. In contrast, Harnett Virtual Academy, an alternative school, significantly underperforms the Harnett County and state averages on standardized tests.
The schools in the 27526 zip code generally have a diverse student population, with White students making up the largest racial group, followed by Hispanic and African American students. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 22.9% to 39%, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage. Per-student spending varies from $8,243 to $13,231, and student-teacher ratios range from 13.5 to 18.8. Overall, the schools in this area demonstrate a mix of high-performing and lower-performing institutions, with several standout schools providing quality education to their students.
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