Apex Elementary vs Apex Friendship Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apex Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
Apex Friendship Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,412 students
| Measure | Apex Elementary Apex, North Carolina | Apex Friendship Middle Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #120 of 1,457 | #13 of 469 |
| National rank | #9423 of 50,301 | #1390 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 550 | 1,412 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 1,412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 71% |
| city | Apex | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apex Friendship Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 72.7).
- •Apex Friendship Middle does better on math proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Apex Friendship Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Apex Friendship Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 34.2%).
- •Apex Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.3).
- •Apex Friendship Middle is the larger school with 1,412 students compared with 550.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Apex Elementary better than Apex Friendship Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Apex Friendship Middle ranks higher (80.6 vs 72.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Apex Elementary and Apex Friendship Middle?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Apex and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apex Elementary: 550. Apex Friendship Middle: 1,412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apex Elementary and Apex Friendship Middle rank in North Carolina?
Apex Elementary is 120th of 1,457 and Apex Friendship Middle is 13th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).