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Apex Friendship Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

31^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,490 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Apex Friendship Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Apex, North Carolina, serving 876 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 60th out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Apex Friendship Elementary consistently ranks among the top 35 elementary schools in North Carolina, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 93.3% of 5th-grade students at Apex Friendship Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 67.7% in the Wake County Schools district and 59.3% statewide. The school also performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, with high rankings in the state.

Additionally, Apex Friendship Elementary has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 4.68% in the 2023-2024 school year, and a small student-teacher ratio of 14.5, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. The school outperforms most of the nearby schools in academic metrics, such as Oakview Elementary and Scotts Ridge Elementary, and has maintained its high academic performance over the past three school years.

896

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7901 Humie Olive Road
Apex, NC 27502

(919) 694-8454

District: Wake County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.6%

Asian:

42.2%

Hispanic:

6.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2024 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (88% vs 57% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of North Carolina elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school88%

District avg66%

North Carolina avg57%

31^st of 1,490

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▬ steady since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

60^th of 242Wake County Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	96.5	31 of 1490	97.9%	★★★★★
2024	96.0	35 of 1505	97.7%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	71.3	36 of 131	72.5%	★★★★☆
2024	70.8	40 of 130	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	95.9	22 of 1451	98.5%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	27 of 1455	98.1%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	62.7	263 of 710	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.0	66 of 669	90.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	99.4	1 of 961	99.9%	★★★★★
2024	96.0	18 of 951	98.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	95.1	42 of 1450	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	94.6	42 of 1464	97.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	90.1	30 of 821	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	70.6	130 of 801	83.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	83.7	145 of 1172	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	86.3	104 of 1166	91.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)100th percentile~ school

Female (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)96th percentile~ school

White (2025)88th percentile-10 vs school

Asian (2025)73rd percentile-25 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)63rd percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics91%+30 vs state

Science91%+29 vs state

Reading84%+31 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Our experience with the IEP process at Apex Friendship Elementary School was deeply disappointing. My child has documented developmental and academic challenges, yet the school denied all special education services after the evaluation process.

Throughout the process, I felt my concerns as a parent were minimized rather than genuinely heard. Communication was inconsistent, meetings felt procedural, and the system often seemed more focused on denying support than understanding my child’s actual needs. Instead of feeling like a collaborative process, it became emotionally exhausting and adversarial.

Families navigating special education deserve transparency, empathy, and meaningful support. Unfortunately, our experience did not reflect those values. I hope the school and district improve how they support students with disabilities and work with parents in the future. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)						EOG Reading (2025)						EOG Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Apex Friendship Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7901 Humie Olive Road	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 694-8454	896	62	14.5	4.6%	391 (43.6%)	34 (3.8%)	61 (6.8%)	378 (42.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.6%)	96.5	31^st of 1490 public elementary schools	97.9%		96	35^th of 1505 public elementary schools	97.7%	4	88.4	91.2	93.3				82.6	87.8	80.5				90.6
Woods Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7451 Woods Creek Rd	Holly Springs	27539	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 694-8422	406	33	12.3	24.6%	160 (39.4%)	48 (11.8%)	68 (16.7%)	110 (27.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)								(n/a)	84.4	88.5	75.9				56.7	82.0	74.1				79.6
Scotts Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6601 Apex Barbecue Rd	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-0300	869	57	15.2	8.2%	553 (63.6%)	19 (2.2%)	54 (6.2%)	187 (21.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.3%)	95.8	43^rd of 1490 public elementary schools	97.1%		97	23^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	98.5%	20	94.3	87.6	86.6				76.6	87.6	82.4				85.9		$8,607	$341	$8,266
Olive Chapel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1751 Olive Chapel Road	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-4440	1,066	72	14.8	11.6%	551 (51.7%)	61 (5.7%)	95 (8.9%)	323 (30.3%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.6%)	26 (2.4%)	96.1	37^th of 1490 public elementary schools	97.5%		96.4	28^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.1%	9	90.7	87.8	89.3				78.0	87.2	85.1				87.5		$9,289	$359	$8,930
The Math and Science Academy of Apex	Public, Charter	K-7	3501 Dropseed Dr.	Apex	27502	Wake County	The Math and Science Academy of Apex	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 335-0262	1,080	59	18.3		223 (20.6%)	65 (6.0%)	41 (3.8%)	671 (62.1%)	13 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (6.2%)	97.8	8^th of 1490 public elementary schools	99.5%		97	19^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.7%	11	95.1	95.4	96.0	96.9	96.2		80.4	96.7	86.7	89.9	91.4		86.7
Apex Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Tingen Road	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-2150	550	39	14.0	34.2%	303 (55.1%)	49 (8.9%)	127 (23.1%)	43 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.9%)	76.2	304^th of 1490 public elementary schools	79.6%		82.5	211^th of 1505 public elementary schools	86.0%	93	84.9	79.1	62.6				69.8	73.0	52.5				65.7		$9,307	$377	$8,931
Oakview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11500 Holly Springs New Hill R	Apex	27539	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-8885	873	60	14.5	11.9%	605 (69.3%)	37 (4.2%)	68 (7.8%)	112 (12.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.7%)	93.4	68^th of 1490 public elementary schools	95.4%		89.4	121^st of 1505 public elementary schools	92.0%	53	82.1	79.5	89.9				68.7	80.1	87.8				96.3		$8,808	$362	$8,446
Baucom Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Hunter St	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-2168	675	49	13.8	21.2%	297 (44.0%)	61 (9.0%)	94 (13.9%)	192 (28.4%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	24 (3.6%)	89.2	119^th of 1490 public elementary schools	92.0%		91.4	96^th of 1505 public elementary schools	93.6%	23	85.8	85.7	76.6				69.2	75.2	75.8				75.8		$9,174	$659	$8,515
Peak Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1601 Orchard Villas Ave	Apex	27502	Wake County	Peak Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 377-1552	651	35	18.4	14.9%	209 (32.1%)	55 (8.4%)	55 (8.4%)	281 (43.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.2%)	92	82^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	94.5%		92.9	72^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	95.2%	10	84.1	84.8	83.8	70.9	80.0	75.0	74.4	78.5	82.5	75.9	80.0	81.3	90.0	93.8
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	220 Rosewood Centre Dr	Holly Springs	27540	Wake County	Pine Springs Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 439-9448	1,258	83	15.1		905 (71.9%)	54 (4.3%)	93 (7.4%)	124 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	80 (6.4%)	90.7	101^st of 1490 public elementary schools	93.2%		83.2	201^st of 1505 public elementary schools	86.6%	100	73.4	78.0	80.8	79.4	78.6	60.4	72.6	82.1	76.8	77.6	76.8	78.8	92.0	86.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Apex Friendship Elementary

Is Apex Friendship Elementary a good school?

Yes! Apex Friendship Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 31^st of 1490 North Carolina elementary schools.

What district is Apex Friendship Elementary in?

Wake County Schools

How many students attend Apex Friendship Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 896 students attended Apex Friendship Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Apex Friendship Elementary?

Students at Apex Friendship Elementary are 44% White, 42% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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