For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 6,784 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 96%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Apex, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,587 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (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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