Public schools in Apex, NC
23 open public schools with an address in Apex, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
22,032
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Apex public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Apex, NC: 14 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 22,032 students, an average of 1,049 per school. The largest campus is Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), and the largest elementary school is The Math and Science Academy of Apex (1,080).
Wake County Schools operates the most schools here (21), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 19% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Apex
Elementary schools in Apex
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 550 | 14:1 | |
| Apex Friendship Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 896 | 14.5:1 | |
| Baucom Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 675 | 13.9:1 | |
| Laurel Park Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 694 | 14.8:1 | |
| Middle Creek Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 636 | 13.3:1 | |
| Oakview Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 873 | 14.6:1 | |
| Olive Chapel Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 1,066 | 14.8:1 | |
| Peak Charter Academy Peak Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 651 | 18.5:1 | |
| Pleasant Plains Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Salem Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 776 | 13.6:1 | |
| Scotts Ridge Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 869 | 15.3:1 | |
| The Math and Science Academy of Apex The Math and Science Academy of Apex · Charter | KG–07 | 1,080 | 18.3:1 | |
| West Lake Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 581 | 15:1 | |
| White Oak Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 843 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Apex
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship Middle Wake County Schools | 06–08 | 1,412 | 19.3:1 | |
| Apex Middle Wake County Schools | 06–08 | 867 | 16:1 | |
| Lufkin Road Middle Wake County Schools | 06–08 | 1,035 | 16.8:1 | |
| Salem Middle Wake County Schools | 06–08 | 1,057 | 17.7:1 | |
| West Lake Middle Wake County Schools | 06–08 | 687 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Apex
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High Wake County Schools | 09–12 | 2,748 | 21.1:1 | |
| Apex High Wake County Schools | 09–12 | 2,449 | 19.9:1 | |
| Middle Creek High Wake County Schools | 09–12 | 1,587 | 18.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Apex
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felton Grove High Wake County Schools | 09–10 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.7%
- Hispanic13%
- Black7.7%
- Asian20.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Apex schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (22,032 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Apex
How many public schools are in Apex, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Apex: 14 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 22,032 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Apex?
Schools with an address in Apex belong to 3 education agencies, led by Wake County Schools (21 schools), Peak Charter Academy (1 school), The Math and Science Academy of Apex (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Apex?
Apex Friendship High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Apex, with 2,748 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Apex?
Yes. 2 of the 23 public schools in Apex are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Peak Charter Academy, The Math and Science Academy of Apex. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Apex schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Apex public schools is 16:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Apex guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities