Fuquay-Varina: Schools & Education
9 public schools serve Fuquay-Varina. Fuquay-Varina High is the largest at 1,940 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 9,894 students.
- ~3,680 residents per school (vs North Carolina ~592).
K-12 Schools
11 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,680 residents per school. 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (11)
| School Districts · Districts | Achievement Charter Academy, Harnett County Schools, Wake County Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 7,738 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 478 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.20 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,277 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 29.4% |
| Schools Count | 9 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Wake Technical Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Wake Technical Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Raleigh |
| Nearest College · Phone | (919) 866-5000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (10)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Fuquay-Varina Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 271 Bramblehill Dr. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (919) 557-2788 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 27526 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2979 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 54.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12