Herbert Akins Road Middle School serves 1,253 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herbert Akins Road Middle School's student population of 1,253 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Herbert Akins Road Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
11%
24%
White
58%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Herbert Akins Road Middle School?
1,253 students attend Herbert Akins Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Herbert Akins Road Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herbert Akins Road Middle School?
Herbert Akins Road Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Herbert Akins Road Middle School offer ?
Herbert Akins Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Herbert Akins Road Middle School part of?
Herbert Akins Road Middle School is part of Wake County Schools.
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