Schools & Education

Fuquay-Varina is part of the Wake County Public School System, the largest school system in the state of North Carolina, and one of the top-performing large systems in the nation. As part of that system, Fuquay-Varina is proud to currently have seven elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and two public charter schools.

For more information about Fuquay-Varina public schools, call 919-850-1600 or visit www.wcpss.net.

Elementary Schools

• Ballentine Elementary School (Multi-track year round)
• Banks Road Elementary (Multi-track year round)
• Fuquay-Varina Elementary School (Traditional)
• Herbert Akins Road Elementary (Multi-track year round)
• Lincoln Heights Elementary School (Traditional)
• South Lakes Elementary School (Traditional)
• Willow Spring Elementary School (Multi-track year round)

Middle School

• Fuquay-Varina Middle School (Traditional)
• Herbert Akins Road Middle School (Multi-track year round)
• Southern Wake Academy (Public Charter)

High School

• Fuquay-Varina High School (Traditional)
• Willow Spring High School (Traditional)
• Southern Wake Academy (Public Charter)

Community College

A stone's throw from Fuquay-Varina, Wake Technical Community College has its main campus on U.S. Highway 401 a few miles north of Fuquay-Varina. Wake Tech is the largest community college in the state with an annual enrollment of approximately 70,000 students.

Surrounded by outstanding universities, excellent public schools, and the largest community college in NC, Fuquay-Varina is providing a highly educated workforce in an ever-evolving world.