For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 11,372 students in 27502, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 717 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 27502, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27502, NC are Olive Chapel Elementary School, Apex Friendship High School and Apex High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27502 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27502, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27502, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olive Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1751 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 1,035 students
Rank: #22.
Apex Friendship High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7801 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0500
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,776 students
Rank: #33.
Apex High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1501 Laura Duncan Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2208
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 2,413 students
Rank: #44.
Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Grades: K-8
| 765 students
Rank: #55.
Scotts Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6601 Apex Barbecue Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0300
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 831 students
Rank: #66.
Apex Friendship Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7701 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Grades: 6-8
| 1,347 students
Rank: #77.
Baucom Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Hunter St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2168
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #88.
Apex Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 East Moore Street
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2181
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2181
Grades: 6-8
| 921 students
Rank: #99.
Apex Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Tingen Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2150
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: n/an/a
7801 Humie Olive Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 431-7400
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 431-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27502, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27502, NC include Olive Chapel Elementary School, Apex Friendship High School and Apex High School.
How many public schools are located in 27502, NC?
10 public schools are located in 27502, NC.
What percentage of students in 27502, NC go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 27502, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27502, NC?
27502, NC public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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