Apex Middle vs Hawfields Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 55 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
Hawfields Middle
Mebane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
864 students
| Measure | Apex Middle Apex, North Carolina | Hawfields Middle Mebane, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 469 | #92 of 469 |
| National rank | #2130 of 15,369 | #6545 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 867 | 864 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 864 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Apex | Mebane |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apex Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 55.1).
- •Hawfields Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Apex Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Apex Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 56%).
- •Apex Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.2).
- •Apex Middle is the larger school with 867 students compared with 864.
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 Hawfields Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Apex Middle ranks higher (76.2 vs 55.1 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 Hawfields Middle?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Apex and Mebane in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apex Middle: 867. Hawfields Middle: 864. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apex Middle and Hawfields Middle rank in North Carolina?
Apex Middle is 22nd of 469 and Hawfields Middle is 92nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).