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Best Fuquay Varina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 11,316 students in Fuquay Varina, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 383 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Fuquay Varina, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
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 59% (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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fuquay Varina, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballentine Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1651 North Mclaurin Lane
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Fuquay-varina High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Bengal Blvd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,858 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2255 Herbert Akins Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Fuquay-varina Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 Bowling Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2727
Gr: 6-8 | 1,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
South Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1449 Old Honeycutt Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8066
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Fuquay-varina Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6600 Johnson Pond Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2566
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Harnett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
736 Rollins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4547
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
307 Bridge St
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Achievement Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Buttonwood Ct.
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5446
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Bowling Road Elementary School
1201 Bowling Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 431-7400
Rank: n/an/a
Herbert Akins Road Middle School
2275 Herbert Akins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Lafayette Elementary School
108 Lafayette School Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4353
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Willow Spring High School
1704 Old Honeycutt Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8030
Gr: 9-12 | 2,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

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?
94% of all K-12 students in Fuquay Varina are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fuquay Varina?
Fuquay Varina public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fuquay Varina are often viewed compared to one another?

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