Apex Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Apex, North Carolina 27502 · Wake County Schools
#22 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#2130 of 15,369 nationally
About Apex Middle
Apex Middle is a public middle located in Apex, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 867 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 22nd of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 867.
There are 21 schools in Apex; Apex Middle ranks 8th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
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 Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Apex Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Apex Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students · 955 m away
Baucom Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students · 1.3 km away
Lufkin Road Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,035 students · 1.8 km away
Apex High
Apex · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,449 students · 2.3 km away
Peak Charter Academy
Apex · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
651 students · 2.9 km away
Scotts Ridge Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
869 students · 3.2 km away
Salem Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students · 3.4 km away
Salem Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students · 3.6 km away
Triangle Math and Science Academy
Cary · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,904 students · 3.9 km away
Laurel Park Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Hawfields Middle
Mebane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
864 students
Meadowlark Middle
Winston-Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
Neuse River Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
877 students
Sherwood Githens Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students
Mint Hill Middle
Matthews · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students
Roland-Grise Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Apex Middle a good school?
Apex Middle has a Success Index (US) of 76.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #22 of 469 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 Middle rank in North Carolina?
Apex Middle ranks #22 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #2130 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Apex Middle?
Apex Middle had 867 students in 2025.
Is Apex Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Apex Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Apex Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Apex Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.