For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,269 students in 27526, NC (there are , serving 408 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 27526, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27526, NC are Ballentine Elementary School, Fuquay-varina High School and Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27526 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27526, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27526, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballentine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 North Mclaurin Lane
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-1120
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #22.
Fuquay-varina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Bengal Blvd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2511
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,940 students
Rank: #33.
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2275 Herbert Akins Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8300
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 941 students
Rank: #44.
Fuquay-varina Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 N Ennis Street
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2727
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2727
Grades: 6-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #55.
South Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
190 Se Fuquay Varina Parkway
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8066
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8066
Grades: PK-5
| 815 students
Rank: #66.
Fuquay-varina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6600 Johnson Pond Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2566
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2566
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Bridge St
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #88.
Achievement Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Buttonwood Ct.
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5446
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5446
Grades: K-6
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Herbert Akins Road Middle School
Magnet School
2275 Herbert Akins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 431-7400
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 431-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: n/an/a
Willow Spring High School
Magnet School
1704 Old Honeycutt Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8030
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8030
Grades: 9-11
| 1,477 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27526, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27526, NC include Ballentine Elementary School, Fuquay-varina High School and Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27526?
10 public schools are located in 27526.
What percentage of students in 27526 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 27526 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27526?
27526 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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