Apex Friendship Middle vs Scotts Ridge Elementary
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 Friendship Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,412 students
Scotts Ridge Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
869 students
| Measure | Apex Friendship Middle Apex, North Carolina | Scotts Ridge Elementary Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #13 of 469 | #37 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1390 of 15,369 | #4081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,412 | 869 |
| Enrollment | 1,412 | 869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 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 80.6).
- •Scotts Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Apex Friendship Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Apex Friendship Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 8.2%).
- •Scotts Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.3).
- •Apex Friendship Middle is the larger school with 1,412 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 Middle better than Scotts Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Scotts Ridge Elementary ranks higher (81.7 vs 80.6 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 Middle and Scotts Ridge Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Apex and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apex Friendship Middle: 1,412. Scotts Ridge Elementary: 869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apex Friendship Middle and Scotts Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Apex Friendship Middle is 13th of 469 and Scotts Ridge Elementary is 37th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).