Apex Elementary vs Apex High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 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 High
Apex · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,449 students
| Measure | Apex Elementary Apex, North Carolina | Apex High Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #120 of 1,457 | #32 of 528 |
| National rank | #9423 of 50,301 | #1973 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 550 | 2,449 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 2,449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 81% |
| city | Apex | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apex High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 72.7).
- •Apex High does better on math proficiency (81% vs 61%).
- •Apex High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Apex High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 34.2%).
- •Apex Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.9).
- •Apex High is the larger school with 2,449 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 High?
On the Success Index (US), Apex High ranks higher (75.8 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 High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Apex and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apex Elementary: 550. Apex High: 2,449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apex Elementary and Apex High rank in North Carolina?
Apex Elementary is 120th of 1,457 and Apex High is 32nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).