Apex High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Apex, North Carolina 27502 · Wake County Schools
#32 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#1973 of 16,910 nationally
About Apex High
Apex 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 2,449 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 32nd of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,449.
There are 21 schools in Apex; Apex High ranks 9th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)81%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.9
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 High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Apex High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Salem Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students · 1.7 km away
Baucom Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students · 1.8 km away
Salem Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students · 1.8 km away
Laurel Park Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students · 1.8 km away
Apex Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
867 students · 2.3 km away
Peak Charter Academy
Apex · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
651 students · 2.7 km away
Lufkin Road Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,035 students · 2.9 km away
Triangle Math and Science Academy
Cary · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,904 students · 3.1 km away
Apex Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students · 3.2 km away
Davis Drive Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,422 students
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2,411 students
Millbrook High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,498 students
William Amos Hough High
Cornelius · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,518 students
South Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,534 students
Palisades High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,332 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Apex High a good school?
Apex High has a Success Index (US) of 75.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #32 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 High rank in North Carolina?
Apex High ranks #32 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #1973 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Apex High?
Apex High had 2,449 students in 2025.
Is Apex High a elementary school or a high school?
Apex High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Apex High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Apex High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.