Enrollment
1,253
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herbert Akins Road Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herbert Akins Road Middle
Herbert Akins Road Middle is a large middle school in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, enrolling 1,253 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 95% of North Carolina schools and 53% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.5% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the North Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,253 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 169 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #169, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 60/100).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fuquay-Varina's middle schools, it stands alongside Fuquay-Varina Middle (1,004 students): Herbert Akins Road Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 15.2:1).
Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students) and Enloe High (2,643 students) alongside Herbert Akins Road Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Herbert Akins Road Middle compares
Herbert Akins Road Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wake County Schools, which includes Herbert Akins Road Middle.
$11,859
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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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.
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.
Is Herbert Akins Road Middle a good school?
Herbert Akins Road Middle earns 4/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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