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Herbert Akins Road Middle

Q: Is Herbert Akins Road Middle a good school?

Herbert Akins Road Middle ranks 177 th of 773 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

177^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 773 North Carolina Middle Schools

Better than 77% of North Carolina middle schools

Summary

Herbert Akins Road Middle is a public middle school in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, serving 1,214 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 60 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Herbert Akins Road Middle consistently outperforms the state average in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency across all grade levels. In 2024-2025, the school's 8th-grade science proficiency rate was 75.3%, significantly higher than the state average of 60.1%. The school's mathematics and reading proficiency rates also exceed state averages. However, the school's performance for Hispanic students and English Language Learners is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of North Carolina middle schools. The school's performance for students with low socioeconomic status and gifted and talented students is also in the bottom 50% of the state.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Apex Friendship Middle and Holly Grove Middle consistently outperform Herbert Akins Road Middle in academic proficiency. Conversely, Connections Academy, another nearby school, significantly underperforms Herbert Akins Road Middle and the state averages in all academic areas. These comparisons suggest opportunities for continued improvement and targeted support to ensure all students at Herbert Akins Road Middle can reach their full potential.

1,253

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

33.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2275 Herbert Akins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

(919) 694-8300

District: Wake County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.3%

Hispanic:

22.3%

African American:

10.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2024 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (65% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of North Carolina middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg64%

North Carolina avg54%

177^th of 773

North Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 3 pts since 2024

From top 19% (2024) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

60^th of 242Wake County Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	73.6	177 of 773	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	76.8	154 of 793	80.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	64.4	142 of 546	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	70.0	118 of 560	78.9%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	68.1	45 of 111	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.1	32 of 110	70.9%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	33.4	251 of 371	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.3	129 of 356	63.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	67.5	207 of 733	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	72.3	175 of 738	76.3%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	55.2	260 of 458	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.9	200 of 461	56.6%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	34.4	391 of 562	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.5	307 of 564	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	400 of 729	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.4	355 of 743	52.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	77.0	139 of 733	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	78.2	138 of 751	81.6%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	65.1	20 of 64	68.8%	★★★★☆
2024	72.3	16 of 58	72.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	72.0	70 of 328	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	43 of 306	85.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	62.8	90 of 478	81.2%	★★★★☆
2024	59.0	118 of 473	75.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	75.6	136 of 649	79.0%	★★★★☆
2024	73.1	156 of 652	76.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)81st percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)81st percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)79th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)79th percentile~ school

African American (2025)74th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)72nd percentile-5 vs school

Military Connected (2025)69th percentile-8 vs school

Asian (2025)59th percentile-18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)45th percentile-32 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)43rd percentile-34 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)32nd percentile-45 vs school

Hispanic (2025)30th percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

Science75%+15 vs state

Mathematics66%+13 vs state

Reading59%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Herbert Akins Road Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)			EOG Reading (2025)			EOG Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Herbert Akins Road Middle	Public	6-8	2275 Herbert Akins Road	Fuquay Varina	27526	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 694-8300	1,253	77	16.2	33.5%	730 (58.3%)	136 (10.9%)	279 (22.3%)	56 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.1%)	73.6	177^th of 773 public middle schools	77.1%		76.8	154^th of 793 public middle schools	80.6%	23	68.0	66.2	64.5	57.7	58.2	62.5	75.3
Holly Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	950 Holly Springs Road	Holly Springs	27540	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 577-1335	955	54	17.5	26.0%	589 (61.7%)	143 (15.0%)	125 (13.1%)	46 (4.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (5.0%)	84.8	97^th of 773 public middle schools	87.5%		87.7	82^nd of 793 public middle schools	89.7%	15	72.4	75.3	73.9	65.8	71.8	65.0	81.0	$8,619	$411	$8,207
Holly Grove Middle	Public	6-8	1401 Avent Ferry Road	Holly Springs	27540	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 567-4177	979	58	16.9	17.7%	594 (60.7%)	101 (10.3%)	109 (11.1%)	116 (11.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.6%)	88.4	66^th of 773 public middle schools	91.5%		92.3	49^th of 793 public middle schools	93.8%	17	91.0	75.0	72.4	78.3	67.5	70.7	76.4	$8,219	$420	$7,799
West Lake Middle	Public	6-8	4600 West Lake Rd	Apex	27539	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 662-2900	687	42	16.2	42.9%	327 (47.6%)	134 (19.5%)	184 (26.8%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.2%)	65.1	250^th of 773 public middle schools	67.7%		66.1	238^th of 793 public middle schools	70.0%	12	56.0	66.2	65.6	49.8	54.1	59.4	71.1	$8,884	$574	$8,310
Fuquay-Varina Middle	Public	6-8	1201 Bowling Road	Fuquay Varina	27526	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 557-2727	1,004	57	17.6	28.3%	524 (52.2%)	164 (16.3%)	165 (16.4%)	95 (9.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	51 (5.1%)	74.3	170^th of 773 public middle schools	78.0%		75.8	164^th of 793 public middle schools	79.3%	6	67.7	69.0	62.6	59.1	58.0	66.2	71.8	$8,708	$369	$8,339
Lufkin Road Middle	Public	6-8	1002 Lufkin Road	Apex	27539	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-4465	1,035	62	16.8	33.5%	499 (48.2%)	117 (11.3%)	228 (22.0%)	159 (15.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	29 (2.8%)	70.2	200^th of 773 public middle schools	74.1%		80.9	125^th of 793 public middle schools	84.2%	75	66.2	60.5	55.2	65.5	63.8	59.2	66.2	$9,106	$406	$8,700
Apex Middle	Public	6-8	400 East Moore Street	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-2181	867	54	15.9	24.8%	551 (63.6%)	72 (8.3%)	125 (14.4%)	76 (8.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.7%)	85.7	85^th of 773 public middle schools	89.0%		85.7	94^th of 793 public middle schools	88.1%	9	68.8	75.4	75.2	68.8	71.7	69.5	79.0	$8,531	$520	$8,012
Apex Friendship Middle	Public	6-8	7701 Humie Olive Rd	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-8960	1,412	73	19.3	7.9%	848 (60.1%)	77 (5.5%)	114 (8.1%)	302 (21.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (4.8%)	97.1	18^th of 773 public middle schools	97.7%		98	12^th of 793 public middle schools	98.5%	6	94.6	92.5	87.8	85.4	83.0	82.6	91.4	$8,250	$361	$7,890
Salem Middle	Public	6-8	6150 Old Jenks Road	Apex	27523	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 363-1870	1,057	60	17.7	19.2%	545 (51.6%)	78 (7.4%)	159 (15.0%)	217 (20.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (5.0%)	91.2	50^th of 773 public middle schools	93.5%		91.2	55^th of 793 public middle schools	93.1%	5	86.2	77.0	79.3	75.8	71.5	74.7	81.7	$9,372	$511	$8,861
Dillard Drive Middle	Public	6-8	5200 Dillard Drive	Raleigh	27606	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 233-4228	977	66	14.7	50.5%	381 (39.0%)	241 (24.7%)	278 (28.5%)	45 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.2%)	46.6	423^rd of 773 public middle schools	45.3%		46.6	425^th of 793 public middle schools	46.4%	2	52.8	46.9	48.3	52.1	44.7	52.1	59.6	$8,594	$467	$8,126

Frequently Asked Questions about Herbert Akins Road Middle

Is Herbert Akins Road Middle a good school?

Herbert Akins Road Middle ranks 177^th of 773 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Herbert Akins Road Middle in?

Wake County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Herbert Akins Road Middle?

Students at Herbert Akins Road Middle are 58% White, 22% Hispanic, 11% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Herbert Akins Road Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,253 students attended Herbert Akins Road Middle.

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