Apex Friendship Middle

www.wcpss.net/apexfriendshipms

1,397 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Apex Friendship Middle School (AFMS), located in Apex, North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its modern facilities and a strong focus on fostering a collaborative, innovative learning environment. The school’s curriculum emphasizes both academic excellence and the development of "soft skills," such as critical thinking, communication, and digital literacy, designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

The school community is deeply rooted in the "Patriot" spirit, characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth. AFMS offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With its strategic location in the rapidly growing Apex area, the school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a dedicated faculty focused on leveraging technology and project-based learning to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

1,397

Total Students

76.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apex Friendship Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	940
Hispanic	133
Black	94
Asian	173
Two or More	51
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
940 (67.3 %)
Asian
173 (12.4 %)
Hispanic
133 (9.5 %)
Black
94 (6.7 %)
Two or More
51 (3.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)694-8960
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/apexfriendshipms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 470

Grade 7 489

Grade 8 438

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Apex Friendship Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	470
Grade 7	489
Grade 8	438

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Apex Friendship Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	691	49.5%
Male	706	50.5%

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