- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fuquay-Varina, NC
Fuquay-Varina Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fuquay-Varina Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370472001860
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fuquay-Varina Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Fuquay-Varina · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fuquay-Varina Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fuquay-Varina Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-145 students YoY
Fuquay-Varina Middle shrank from 1,164 students in 2022-23 to 1,019 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.8 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-145 students YoY 370472001860 · Fuquay-Varina, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,004 enr · 15.2:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Fuquay-Varina Middle shrank from 1,164 students in 2022-23 to 1,019 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 66.8 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fuquay-Varina Middle 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 1,004
Fuquay-Varina Middle
1,004 students
What this shows Fuquay-Varina Middle reports 1,004 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fuquay-Varina Middle compares
Fuquay-Varina Middle 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 60% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,004 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,004
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
281
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 16.3%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Fuquay-Varina Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fuquay-Varina Middle'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
Similar middle schools in Fuquay-Varina
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,004 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fuquay-Varina Middle
How many students attend Fuquay-Varina Middle?
Fuquay-Varina Middle has 1,004 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fuquay-Varina, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,164 (2022-23) → 1,019 (2023-24), down 145.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fuquay-Varina Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fuquay-Varina Middle is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fuquay-Varina Middle?
26.4% of students at Fuquay-Varina Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fuquay-Varina Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fuquay-Varina Middle is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fuquay-Varina Middle?
Fuquay-Varina Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Fuquay-Varina?
By Resource Investment Index, Fuquay-Varina Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, 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.