Salem Middle vs East Cary Middle
East Cary Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 6.9/10. Salem Middle is significantly larger with 1,042 students, about 1.7× the size of East Cary Middle (623). In math proficiency, Salem Middle leads at 61.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Salem Middle
Apex, NC
6.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,042 students
East Cary Middle
Cary, NC
7.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
623 students
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| Metric | Salem Middle | East Cary Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 7.5 |
| Growth Score | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.9% | 37.7% |
| Environment Score | 6.2 | 9.0 |
| State Rank | #969 of 2,660 | #503 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 64th | 81th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Salem Middle | East Cary Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 61.0% | 46.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 55.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Apex (27523) | Cary (27511) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $122,401 | $104,072 |
| Median Home Value | $585,900 | $416,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,805 | $1,436 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 68.0% | 57.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 23 min |