Middle Creek High School is located at 123 Middle Creek Park Avenue of Cary, North Carolina, with a mailing address of Apex. It is one of six public high schools in Cary and is part of the Wake County Public School System.
Serving 1,627 students in grades 9-12, Middle Creek High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Middle Creek High School's student population of 1,627 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Middle Creek High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle Creek High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#555 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
15%
25%
White
58%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle Creek High School's ranking?
Middle Creek High School is ranked #555 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Middle Creek High School often compared to?
Middle Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apex High School, Holly Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middle Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Middle Creek High School is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Middle Creek High School?
1,627 students attend Middle Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Middle Creek High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle Creek High School?
Middle Creek High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Middle Creek High School offer ?
Middle Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle Creek High School part of?
Middle Creek High School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
School Reviews
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