For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 6,822 students in Apex, NC. The top ranked public high schools in Apex, NC are Apex Friendship High School, Apex High School and Middle Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apex, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Apex have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Apex, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Apex Friendship High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Apex, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apex Friendship High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7801 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0500
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,761 students
Rank: #22.
Apex High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Laura Duncan Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2208
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 2,434 students
Rank: #33.
Middle Creek High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Middle Creek Park Avenue
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 773-3838
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 773-3838
Grades: 9-12
| 1,627 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Apex, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Apex, NC include Apex Friendship High School, Apex High School and Middle Creek High School. Apex has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public high schools are located in Apex?
3 public high schools are located in Apex.
What is the racial composition of students in Apex?
Apex public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Apex are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Apex include: Apex Friendship High School vs. Apex High School, Middle Creek High School vs. Apex High School, Apex High School vs. Apex Friendship High School
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