Apex Friendship High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Apex, North Carolina 27502 · Wake County Schools
#24 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#1657 of 16,910 nationally
About Apex Friendship High
Apex Friendship High is a public high located in Apex, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,748 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 24th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,748.
There are 21 schools in Apex; Apex Friendship High ranks 7th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Apex Friendship High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Apex Friendship High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Apex Friendship Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,412 students · 263 m away
Apex Friendship Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
896 students · 411 m away
Woods Creek Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 2.7 km away
Scotts Ridge Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
869 students · 3.3 km away
Olive Chapel Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,066 students · 3.9 km away
The Math and Science Academy of Apex
Apex · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
1,080 students · 5.1 km away
Apex Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students · 5.3 km away
Oakview Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
873 students · 6.0 km away
Apex Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
867 students · 6.2 km away
Baucom Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,643 students
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2,609 students
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2,534 students
William Amos Hough High
Cornelius · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,518 students
Millbrook High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,498 students
Ardrey Kell High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,036 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Apex Friendship High a good school?
Apex Friendship High has a Success Index (US) of 77.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #24 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Apex Friendship High rank in North Carolina?
Apex Friendship High ranks #24 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #1657 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Apex Friendship High?
Apex Friendship High had 2,748 students in 2025.
Is Apex Friendship High a elementary school or a high school?
Apex Friendship High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Apex Friendship High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Apex Friendship High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.