- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fuquay-Varina, NC
Fuquay-Varina High
Federal NCES profile for Fuquay-Varina High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472001861
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fuquay-Varina High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Fuquay-Varina · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fuquay-Varina High has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fuquay-Varina High ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-196 students YoY
Fuquay-Varina High shrank from 1,940 students in 2022-23 to 1,744 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 102.7 → 95.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-196 students YoY 370472001861 · Fuquay-Varina, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,858 enr · 18.2:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Fuquay-Varina High shrank from 1,940 students in 2022-23 to 1,744 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 102.7 → 95.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fuquay-Varina High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school
Fuquay-Varina High
1,858 students
What this shows Fuquay-Varina High reports 1,858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fuquay-Varina High compares
Fuquay-Varina High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 66% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,858 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,858
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 14.9%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Fuquay-Varina High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fuquay-Varina High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fuquay-Varina High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,858 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fuquay-Varina High
How many students attend Fuquay-Varina High?
Fuquay-Varina High has 1,858 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fuquay-Varina, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,940 (2022-23) → 1,744 (2023-24), down 196.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fuquay-Varina High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fuquay-Varina High is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fuquay-Varina High?
22.6% of students at Fuquay-Varina High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fuquay-Varina High?
The largest demographic group at Fuquay-Varina High is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fuquay-Varina High?
Fuquay-Varina High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fuquay-Varina High rank among public schools in Fuquay-Varina?
By Resource Investment Index, Fuquay-Varina High ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fuquay-Varina on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Fuquay-Varina High, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.