A+
Excellent
93/100

Apex High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1501 Laura Duncan Road, Apex, NC 27502
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 73% · Math 86% proficient · 85th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in North Carolina for achievement

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

93
Repit Score
out of 100
2,434
Students
enrolled
19.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%85/100reading 81st percentile, math 90th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%85/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency73% (+27 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency86% (+44 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+11 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White80%92%reading +12 pts, math +28 pts85th percentile (list)
Black65%70%reading +25 pts, math +38 pts93rd percentile (list)
Hispanic32%75%reading -14 pts, math +34 pts68th percentile (list)
Asian75%95%reading -9 pts, math +10 pts60th percentile (list)
Multiracial90%—reading +31 pts97th percentile (list)
Low-income37%65%reading -2 pts, math +31 pts79th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1501 Laura Duncan Road
City Apex
ZIP Code 27502
District 3704720
NCES School ID 370472001829
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27502

Understanding the community around Apex High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $130,683
Per Capita Income $54,362
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 65.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.4%
High School or Higher 97.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $445,600
Median Rent $1,707
Owner-Occupied 81.0%
Renter-Occupied 19.0%
View full data for ZIP 27502 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Apex High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.3%
Hispanic/Latino 15.9%
Asian 11.9%
Black 9.5%
Two or More Races 4.0%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,434
Teachers (FTE) 126.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Apex High?
Apex High has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Apex High?
Apex High has 2,434 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1.
What grades does Apex High serve?
Apex High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Apex High receive per student?
Apex High receives $14,074 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Apex High in 27502 ▼
Avg Home Value
$572,245
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,135
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
19.0%

Other Schools in 27502

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026