Best Schools in Apex, NC
Apex, NC has a total of 43 schools including 4 high schools, 11 middle schools and 28 elementary schools. A total of 33,388 students attend Apex, NC schools. On average, schools in Apex score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Apex greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Apex, NC
Apex, NC has 4 high schools with 5,452 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Apex score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Apex greatly exceed expectations.
1. Apex High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2500 Students
2. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
3. Northwood High
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
4. Middle Creek High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
Best Middle Schools in Apex, NC
Apex, NC has 11 middle schools with 10,317 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Apex score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Apex greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mills Park Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students
2. Davis Drive Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 959 Students
3. Salem Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
4. Apex Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
5. Margaret B. Pollard Middle
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
6. Lufkin Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
7. Holly Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
8. Holly Grove Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
9. West Lake Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
10. Dillard Drive Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Apex, NC
Apex, NC has 28 elementary schools with 17,619 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Apex score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Apex greatly exceed expectations.
1. White Oak Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students
2. Davis Drive Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students
3. Highcroft Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 721 Students
4. Mills Park Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
5. Olive Chapel Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 982 Students
6. Peak Charter Academy
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Peak Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 767 Students
7. Holly Springs Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 907 Students
8. Holly Grove Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 907 Students
9. Holly Ridge Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 791 Students
10. Scotts Ridge Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Apex, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Apex, NC has a total population of 88,749 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Apex, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Apex, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Apex, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Apex, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Apex, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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