For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,105 students in 27502, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27502, NC are Peak Charter Academy, Apex Friendship Middle School and Apex Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27502 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27502, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27502, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Grades: K-8
| 775 students
Rank: #22.
Apex Friendship Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
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
| 1,392 students
Rank: #33.
Apex Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
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
| 938 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27502, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27502, NC include Peak Charter Academy, Apex Friendship Middle School and Apex Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27502?
3 public middle schools are located in 27502.
What is the racial composition of students in 27502?
27502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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