For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,105 students in 27502, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27502, NC are Peak Charter Academy, Apex Friendship Middle School and Apex Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27502 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27502, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27502, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Gr: K-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Apex Friendship Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7701 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Gr: 6-8 | 1,392 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Apex Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 East Moore Street
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2181
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2181
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27502, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27502, NC include Peak Charter Academy, Apex Friendship Middle School and Apex Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27502?
3 public middle schools are located in 27502.
What is the racial composition of students in 27502?
27502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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