Cary High School vs. Apex High School
Should I attend Cary High School or Apex High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cary High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Apex High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,071 students in grades 9-12, Cary High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,413 students in grades 9-12, Apex High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,071 students
2,413 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#111 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
73%
Graduation Rate
90%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
662
661
Grade 10 Students
535
646
Grade 11 Students
457
612
Grade 12 Students
417
494
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
29%
15%
% Black
17%
11%
% White
44%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%