Public schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC
13 open public schools with an address in Fuquay-Varina, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,316
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Fuquay-Varina public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,316 students, an average of 943 per school. The largest campus is Willow Spring High (2,223 students), and the largest elementary school is Herbert Akins Rd Elementary (988).
Wake County Schools operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Fuquay-Varina campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fuquay-Varina
Elementary schools in Fuquay-Varina
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement Charter Academy Achievement Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 211 | 15.2:1 | |
| Ballentine Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 742 | 14.1:1 | |
| Bowling Road Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Fuquay-Varina Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 772 | 15.3:1 | |
| Herbert Akins Rd Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 988 | 14.3:1 | |
| LaFayette Year-Round Harnett County Schools | KG–06 | 179 | 17.4:1 | |
| Lincoln Heights Elementary Wake County Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 667 | 14.8:1 | |
| Northwest Harnett Elementary Harnett County Schools | PK–05 | 645 | 17.9:1 | |
| South Lakes Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 774 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Fuquay-Varina
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-Varina Middle Wake County Schools | 06–08 | 1,004 | 17.7:1 | |
| Herbert Akins Road Middle Wake County Schools | 06–08 | 1,253 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Fuquay-Varina
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-Varina High Wake County Schools | 09–12 | 1,858 | 19:1 | |
| Willow Spring High Wake County Schools | 09–12 | 2,223 | 20.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.8%
- Hispanic17.3%
- Black13.8%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Fuquay-Varina schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,316 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fuquay-Varina
How many public schools are in Fuquay-Varina, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Fuquay-Varina: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 11,316 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fuquay-Varina?
Schools with an address in Fuquay-Varina belong to 3 education agencies, led by Wake County Schools (10 schools), Harnett County Schools (2 schools), Achievement Charter Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fuquay-Varina?
Willow Spring High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fuquay-Varina, with 2,223 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fuquay-Varina?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Fuquay-Varina are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Achievement Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fuquay-Varina schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fuquay-Varina public schools is 15.8:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fuquay-Varina guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities