- Salem Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Apex Middle (324 vs. 263).
- Salem Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Apex Middle (360.3:1 vs. 306:1).
- Apex Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Salem Middle (180 vs. 139).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Apex Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Salem Middle (180 vs. 139).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Salem Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Apex Middle (324 vs. 263).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Apex Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Salem Middle (66 vs. 54).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Salem Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Apex Middle (360.3:1 vs. 306:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Apex Middle
$11,691.33
Salem Middle
$11,691.33
Local revenue share
Apex Middle
32.8%
Salem Middle
32.8%
State revenue share
Apex Middle
56.5%
Salem Middle
56.5%
Federal revenue share
Apex Middle
10.8%
Salem Middle
10.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Apex Middle
24.2%
Salem Middle
24.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Wake County
$101,763
Wake County
$101,763
Poverty rate
Wake County
7.9%
Wake County
7.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Wake County
56.3%
Wake County
56.3%
Unemployment rate
Wake County
3.1%
Wake County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.