For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,872 students in Fuquay Varina, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 408 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Fuquay Varina, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Fuquay Varina, NC are Ballentine Elementary School, Fuquay-varina High School and Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fuquay Varina, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Fuquay Varina have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fuquay Varina, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballentine Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 North Mclaurin Lane
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-1120
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #22.
Fuquay-varina High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Bengal Blvd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2511
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,744 students
Rank: #33.
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2255 Herbert Akins Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-4100
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 979 students
Rank: #44.
Fuquay-varina Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 N Ennis Street
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2727
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2727
Grades: 6-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #55.
South Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1449 Old Honeycutt Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8066
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8066
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #66.
Fuquay-varina Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6600 Johnson Pond Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2566
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2566
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #77.
Northwest Harnett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
736 Rollins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4547
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4547
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Bridge St
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #99.
Harnett Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Lafayette School Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-0769
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-0769
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1010.
Achievement Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Buttonwood Ct.
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5446
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5446
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
2275 Herbert Akins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8300
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,214 students
Rank: n/an/a
108 Lafayette School Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4353
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4353
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
1704 Old Honeycutt Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8030
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8030
Grades: 9-12
| 2,056 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fuquay Varina, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Fuquay Varina, NC include Ballentine Elementary School, Fuquay-varina High School and Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fuquay Varina?
13 public schools are located in Fuquay Varina.
What percentage of students in Fuquay Varina go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Fuquay Varina are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fuquay Varina?
Fuquay Varina public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fuquay Varina are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fuquay Varina include: Willow Spring High School vs. Fuquay-varina High School, Fuquay-varina High School vs. Willow Spring High School, Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School vs. Ballentine Elementary School
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