Herbert Akins Road Middle School serves 1,214 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Herbert Akins Road Middle School's student population of 1,214 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
The diversity score of Herbert Akins Road Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
11%
25%
White
60%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Herbert Akins Road Middle School?
1,214 students attend Herbert Akins Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Herbert Akins Road Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herbert Akins Road Middle School?
Herbert Akins Road Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Herbert Akins Road Middle School offer ?
Herbert Akins Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Herbert Akins Road Middle School part of?
Herbert Akins Road Middle School is part of Wake County Schools.
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