Middle Creek Elementary vs West Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle Creek Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students
West Lake Middle
Apex · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
| Measure | Middle Creek Elementary Apex, North Carolina | West Lake Middle Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 1,457 | #75 of 469 |
| National rank | #14662 of 50,301 | #5555 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 636 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 45% |
| city | Apex | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 59.7).
- •Middle Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •West Lake Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Middle Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 42.9%).
- •Middle Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.4).
- •West Lake Middle is the larger school with 687 students compared with 636.
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 Middle Creek Elementary better than West Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Creek Elementary ranks higher (65.2 vs 59.7 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 Middle Creek Elementary and West Lake Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Apex and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle Creek Elementary: 636. West Lake Middle: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle Creek Elementary and West Lake Middle rank in North Carolina?
Middle Creek Elementary is 175th of 1,457 and West Lake Middle is 75th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).