Middle Creek High vs Purnell Swett High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle Creek High
Apex · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,587 students
Purnell Swett High
Pembroke · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,583 students
| Measure | Middle Creek High Apex, North Carolina | Purnell Swett High Pembroke, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 528 | #465 of 528 |
| National rank | #4153 of 16,910 | #15376 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,587 | 1,583 |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 29% |
| city | Apex | Pembroke |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 19.3).
- •Middle Creek High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 29%).
- •Middle Creek High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Middle Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 99.5%).
- •Middle Creek High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.4).
- •Middle Creek High is the larger school with 1,587 students compared with 1,583.
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 High better than Purnell Swett High?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Creek High ranks higher (66.6 vs 19.3 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 High and Purnell Swett High?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Apex and Pembroke in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle Creek High: 1,587. Purnell Swett High: 1,583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle Creek High and Purnell Swett High rank in North Carolina?
Middle Creek High is 85th of 528 and Purnell Swett High is 465th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).