Serving 1,164 students in grades 6-8, Fuquay-varina Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fuquay-varina Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fuquay-varina Middle School's student population of 1,164 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fuquay-varina Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fuquay-varina Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#735 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
15%
25%
White
59%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fuquay-varina Middle School's ranking?
Fuquay-varina Middle School is ranked #735 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fuquay-varina Middle School often compared to?
Fuquay-varina Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holly Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fuquay-varina Middle School?
1,164 students attend Fuquay-varina Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fuquay-varina Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fuquay-varina Middle School?
Fuquay-varina Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fuquay-varina Middle School offer ?
Fuquay-varina Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fuquay-varina Middle School part of?
Fuquay-varina Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 9/19/2015
I suggest that you do go to this school. I say that you should because, I go to this school, and i know just about everything about it. This is a pretty great school if you ask me. Although, its lunches are not the best, do not mistaken the "Catfish strips" for chicken tenders. You only make that mistake once...... Haha. but this school has fabulous teachers!! You can form very close bonds with the teachers at this school, to the point to where you can almost tell them everything. Yep, that's how close you can become with these teachers!!! I love this school, and yea, yea, it DOES have its downfalls too. This school does, however, have a lot of drama (if you're a girl), and it also has its "popular" people, and yep, you try to compeat with them but me. I don't do that. I am the cool girl of the school. Yea everyone knows me, but that does not make me popular, now does it? You don't have to be popular to fit in. I'm just the cool girl with a lot of friends. But, anyways, long story short, this is a really great school, and i highly suggest that you come here, if your not already. , .
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