Excellent
#59 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 2% in state
Based on limited data
Apex Friendship Elementary
Elementary School · Wake County Schools · Apex, NC
A Wake County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7901 Humie Olive Road, Apex, NC 27502
- Math 91% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apex Friendship Elementary score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Apex Friendship Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low115/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,088
Median home value
$491,900
Median rent
$1,786/mo
College educated
66%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| Olive Chapel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 986 | Compare → |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| The Math and Science Academy of ApexCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 3.2 mi | 692 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #13 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apex Friendship Elementary is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apex Friendship Elementary
Apex Friendship Elementary is a public elementary school in Apex, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 876 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apex Friendship Elementary
What grades does Apex Friendship Elementary serve?
Apex Friendship Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Apex Friendship Elementary?
Apex Friendship Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 876 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apex Friendship Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Apex Friendship Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apex Friendship Elementary rank in NC?
Apex Friendship Elementary ranks #59 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Apex Friendship Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Apex Friendship Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Apex Friendship Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apex Friendship Elementary has 91% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Apex Friendship Elementary a charter school?
No, Apex Friendship Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apex Friendship Elementary a Title I school?
No, Apex Friendship Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apex Friendship Elementary?
4.7% of students at Apex Friendship Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 876
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (919) 694-8454
- Area population (ZIP 27502)
- 47,436
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27502; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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