Peak Charter Academy vs Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peak Charter Academy
Apex · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
651 students
Salem Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students
| Measure | Peak Charter Academy Apex, North Carolina | Salem Elementary Apex, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 1,457 | #214 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8345 of 50,301 | #17956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 651 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| city | Apex | Apex |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peak Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 60.4).
- •Peak Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Peak Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 49%).
- •Peak Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 25.4%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.6).
- •Salem Elementary is the larger school with 776 students compared with 651.
- •Peak Charter Academy is a charter school while Salem Elementary is a public 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 Peak Charter Academy better than Salem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peak Charter Academy ranks higher (74.4 vs 60.4 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 Peak Charter Academy and Salem Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Apex and Apex in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peak Charter Academy: 651. Salem Elementary: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peak Charter Academy and Salem Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Peak Charter Academy is 104th of 1,457 and Salem Elementary is 214th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).