Apex Friendship Middle vs Woods Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
Woods Creek Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Apex Friendship Middle Apex, North Carolina | Woods Creek Elementary Holly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #13 of 469 | #38 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1390 of 15,369 | #4088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,412 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 1,412 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.9% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 71% | – |
| city | Apex | Holly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woods Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 80.6).
- •Apex Friendship Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 24.6%).
- •Woods Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 19.3).
- •Apex Friendship Middle is the larger school with 1,412 students compared with 406.
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 Woods Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Woods Creek 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 Woods Creek Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Apex and Holly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apex Friendship Middle: 1,412. Woods Creek Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apex Friendship Middle and Woods Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Apex Friendship Middle is 13th of 469 and Woods Creek Elementary is 38th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).