Excellent
#386 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 15% in state
Apex Friendship High
High School · Wake County Schools · Apex, NC
A Wake County Schools high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7801 Humie Olive Rd, Apex, NC 27502
- Math 87% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Apex Friendship High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 86% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Apex Friendship High 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 19Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Level HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 2,149 | Compare → |
| Crossroads FlexEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 146 | Compare → |
| Enloe HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,538 | Compare → |
| Green Hope HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,126 | 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.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #52 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 High is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apex Friendship High
Apex Friendship High is a public high school in Apex, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 2,761 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apex Friendship High
What grades does Apex Friendship High serve?
Apex Friendship High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Apex Friendship High?
Apex Friendship High has an enrollment of approximately 2,761 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apex Friendship High?
The student-teacher ratio at Apex Friendship High is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apex Friendship High rank in NC?
Apex Friendship High ranks #386 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Apex Friendship High's MySchoolScout rating?
Apex Friendship High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apex Friendship High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Apex Friendship High a charter school?
No, Apex Friendship High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apex Friendship High a Title I school?
No, Apex Friendship High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apex Friendship High?
11.4% of students at Apex Friendship High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,761
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (919) 694-0500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27502)
- 47,436
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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