- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Apex, NC
Middle Creek High
Federal NCES profile for Middle Creek High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472002653
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle Creek High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Apex · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle Creek High has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Creek High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Apex, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Middle Creek High held near 1,627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.7 → 88.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 370472002653 · Apex, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,587 enr · 17.1:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Middle Creek High held near 1,627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.7 → 88.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Middle Creek High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school
Middle Creek High
1,587 students
What this shows Middle Creek High reports 1,587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle Creek High compares
Middle Creek High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 63% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,587
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
369
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Middle Creek High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle Creek High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle Creek High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Apex
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle Creek High
How many students attend Middle Creek High?
Middle Creek High has 1,587 students enrolled. It is a high school in Apex, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,659 (2022-23) → 1,627 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Creek High is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle Creek High?
24.4% of students at Middle Creek High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle Creek High?
The largest demographic group at Middle Creek High is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Apex, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle Creek High?
Middle Creek High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Middle Creek High rank among high schools in Apex?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Creek High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Apex, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Apex on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Middle Creek High, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.