Apex Friendship High vs Scotts Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apex Friendship High
Apex · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,748 students
Scotts Ridge Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
869 students
| Measure | Apex Friendship High Apex, North Carolina | Scotts Ridge Elementary Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #24 of 528 | #37 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1657 of 16,910 | #4081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,748 | 869 |
| Enrollment | 2,748 | 869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Apex | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotts Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 77.4).
- •Apex Friendship High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Apex Friendship High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Scotts Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 11.2%).
- •Scotts Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.1).
- •Apex Friendship High is the larger school with 2,748 students compared with 869.
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 Friendship High better than Scotts Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Scotts Ridge Elementary ranks higher (81.7 vs 77.4 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 Friendship High and Scotts Ridge Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Apex and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apex Friendship High: 2,748. Scotts Ridge Elementary: 869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apex Friendship High and Scotts Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Apex Friendship High is 24th of 528 and Scotts Ridge Elementary is 37th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).