Apex Middle vs Baucom Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apex Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
867 students
Baucom Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
| Measure | Apex Middle Apex, North Carolina | Baucom Elementary Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #22 of 469 | #56 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2130 of 15,369 | #5457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 867 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| city | Apex | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baucom Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 76.2).
- •Baucom Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Apex Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Baucom Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 24.8%).
- •Baucom Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Apex Middle is the larger school with 867 students compared with 675.
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 Middle better than Baucom Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baucom Elementary ranks higher (79.1 vs 76.2 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 Middle and Baucom Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Apex and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apex Middle: 867. Baucom Elementary: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apex Middle and Baucom Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Apex Middle is 22nd of 469 and Baucom Elementary is 56th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).