For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,870 students in Apex, NC. The top ranked public middle schools in Apex, NC are Peak Charter Academy, Apex Friendship Middle School and Salem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apex, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Apex have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Apex, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 775 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,392 students
Rank: #33.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6150 Old Jenks Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-1870
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-1870
Grades: 6-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #55.
Lufkin Road Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 Lufkin Road
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 387-4465
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 387-4465
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #66.
West Lake Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 West Lake Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2900
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Apex, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Apex, NC include Peak Charter Academy, Apex Friendship Middle School and Salem Middle School. Apex has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public middle schools are located in Apex?
6 public middle schools are located in Apex.
What is the racial composition of students in Apex?
Apex public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Apex are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Apex include: Apex Friendship Middle School vs. Apex Middle School, Lufkin Road Middle School vs. Apex Middle School, Apex Middle School vs. Lufkin Road Middle School
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