- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fuquay-Varina, NC
Herbert Akins Road Middle
Federal NCES profile for Herbert Akins Road Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 4/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370472003626
👥 S:T ratio 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert Akins Road Middle earns 4/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Fuquay-Varina · Resource Index
- 4
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert Akins Road Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Akins Road Middle ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+387 students YoY
Herbert Akins Road Middle grew from 827 students in 2022-23 to 1,214 in 2023-24 (+46.8%).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 76.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+387 students YoY 370472003626 · Fuquay-Varina, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,253 enr · 24.1:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 4
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Herbert Akins Road Middle grew from 827 students in 2022-23 to 1,214 in 2023-24 (+46.8%). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 76.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Herbert Akins Road 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
Herbert Akins Road Middle
1,253 students
What this shows Herbert Akins Road Middle reports 1,253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert Akins Road Middle compares
Herbert Akins Road Middle is a growing 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 57% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,253
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 10.9%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Herbert Akins Road Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herbert Akins Road Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert Akins Road 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 (~1,253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Akins Road Middle
How many students attend Herbert Akins Road Middle?
Herbert Akins Road Middle has 1,253 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fuquay-Varina, NC. CCD year-over-year: 827 (2022-23) → 1,214 (2023-24), up 387.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Akins Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Akins Road Middle is 24.1:1, which is 53% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herbert Akins Road Middle?
28.5% of students at Herbert Akins Road Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert Akins Road Middle?
The largest demographic group at Herbert Akins Road Middle is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Akins Road Middle?
Herbert Akins Road Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 4/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Herbert Akins Road Middle rank among public schools in Fuquay-Varina?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Akins Road Middle ranks #9 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 Herbert Akins Road 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.