Middle Creek High School

123 Middle Creek Park Avenue
Apex, NC 27539
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,779 students in grades 9-12, Middle Creek High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,779 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Middle Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Middle Creek High School's student population of 1,779 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,779 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
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School Rankings

Middle Creek High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle Creek High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#374 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
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63%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
20%
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Black
14%
25%
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White
58%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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93%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Middle Creek High School's ranking?
Middle Creek High School is ranked #374 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Middle Creek High School often compared to?
Middle Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apex High School, Holly Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middle Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Middle Creek High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Middle Creek High School?
1,779 students attend Middle Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Middle Creek High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle Creek High School?
Middle Creek High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middle Creek High School offer ?
Middle Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Middle Creek High School part of?
Middle Creek High School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,779 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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