Middle Creek High vs West Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 629 m 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
West Lake Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
| Measure | Middle Creek High Apex, North Carolina | West Lake Elementary Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 528 | #191 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4153 of 16,910 | #15761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,587 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 54% |
| city | Apex | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 63.6).
- •Middle Creek High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Middle Creek High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Middle Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 32%).
- •West Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.2).
- •Middle Creek High is the larger school with 1,587 students compared with 581.
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 West Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Creek High ranks higher (66.6 vs 63.6 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 West Lake Elementary?
About 629 m in a straight line, between Apex and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle Creek High: 1,587. West Lake Elementary: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle Creek High and West Lake Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Middle Creek High is 85th of 528 and West Lake Elementary is 191st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).