Apex Middle vs Peak Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 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
Peak Charter Academy
Apex · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
651 students
| Measure | Apex Middle Apex, North Carolina | Peak Charter Academy Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #22 of 469 | #104 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2130 of 15,369 | #8345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 867 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| city | Apex | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apex Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 74.4).
- •Peak Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Peak Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Peak Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 24.8%).
- •Apex Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.6).
- •Apex Middle is the larger school with 867 students compared with 651.
- •Apex Middle is a public school while Peak Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Peak Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Apex Middle ranks higher (76.2 vs 74.4 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 Middle and Peak Charter Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Apex and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apex Middle: 867. Peak Charter Academy: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apex Middle and Peak Charter Academy rank in North Carolina?
Apex Middle is 22nd of 469 and Peak Charter Academy is 104th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).