How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fuquay-Varina High | Southern Wake Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fuquay-Varina, NC | Holly Springs, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,858 | 534 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.3% | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fuquay-Varina High | Southern Wake Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,691 | $13,038 |
| District | Wake County Public School System | Southern Wake Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fuquay-Varina High | Southern Wake Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.8% | 65.7% |
| African American | 14.9% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% | 11.0% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 9.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fuquay-Varina High | Southern Wake Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 347:1 | 642:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.3% | 19.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 32 | 37 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.