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Cary High School vs. Apex High School

Should you attend Cary High School or Apex High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Cary High School
638 Walnut St
Cary, NC 27511
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Apex High School
1501 Laura Duncan Road
Apex, NC 27502
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Cary High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Apex High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,136 students in grades 9-12, Cary High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,434 students in grades 9-12, Apex High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,136 students
2,434 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cary High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Apex High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cary High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Apex High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
127 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cary High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Apex High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cary High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wake County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Apex High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wake County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#511 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
#243 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cary High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Apex High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cary High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Apex High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cary High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Apex High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cary High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Apex High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cary High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Apex High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cary High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Apex High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
595
618
Grade 10 Students
545
579
Grade 11 Students
505
618
Grade 12 Students
491
619
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cary High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cary High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Apex High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cary High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Apex High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cary High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Apex High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cary High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Apex High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cary High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Apex High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cary High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Apex High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cary High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Apex High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cary High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Apex High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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