Salem Middle in Apex | Military Town Advisor

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	10/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Student Growth	10/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Posted: August 1, 2026

Horrible experience and racist not good for other races

Posted: August 1, 2026

Posted: June 22, 2026

This school is just not good. I have witnessed bullying happen multiple times, yet all the staff and teachers say theres not bullying at this school. I have been called the n word multiple times and to be honest showing up to this school just becomes draining after a bit. I would genuinely beg my mom to stay home because I DID NOT want to go. The counselors are nice but dont help at all. We always get served the same food and it got to point I just stopped eating lunch. The only perk about this school is that theres recess, or team time. But they arent required to give it to us so they can take it away any time.

Posted: November 19, 2025

Its such a great school I recommend this school

Posted: November 19, 2025

Posted: October 20, 2025

I am a student, I will not lie. I was threatened by another student, and I was never listened to. I was told I didnt think it was a big deal. He made vile threats, ones that I do not want to state here. I feel unsafe. Ive been bullied, yet the school does everything in their power to side with my bullies instead of providing a safe and comforting learning environment. While I admit, most other students do not suffer from bullying to the same extent I do, I still get bullied. I am different from the average human, and its quite visible. I get scared going to school. They need to work on actually supporting students instead of excusing their actions. However, the teachers are great, most of them. Learning is easy, fun, but also challenges the brain. Overall, I dont think Id choose it any other way. Learning has been amazing, other than my classmates and peers.

Posted: October 20, 2025

While it seems like a good environment and we are only a single track into attending, my daughter sustained a serious / broken bone injury within her first track (first 6 weeks) during PE after never having had this kind of injury previously even though she supports in various sports and activities outside of school.

Additionally, it seems like neither the school nor the school system has any insurance to deal with this sort of occurrence. Please be aware before you allow your child to participate in any in school contact sports.

Posted: October 20, 2025

Posted: August 7, 2025

This is not a safe place to learn and grow. Kids dress in there under garments. No dress code followed. Teachers dont respond to parent emails. My kid was pyshcially and sexaully assaulted. Sad, terrible experience. Emotional support lacking. It felt lik leadership cared more about social media post than whats really happening. Very bad experience and sad for the loss of education. Oh and my child was one of very few to stand for the pledge of allegiance in her class. Hoping this wasn't every class.

Posted: October 4, 2024

This school rewards the popular students in head to toe lululemon who can schmooze with teachers and ignores the kids who are quiet and studious. I was appalled at a recent 7th grade award ceremony where the same 5 kids took every award + student voted superlatives rewarding obnoxious, loud, and rich tweens. It was in poor taste. Also, if your child is even the slightest bit neurodiverse, beware. The SPED support here is severely lacking and requires constant intervention from parents to ensure IEPs are being followed. All in all, this was my own middle school h311 realized through the eyes of my child.

Posted: October 4, 2024

Posted: May 8, 2024

My experience is really pleasant. The classrooms are satisfying and the teachers do a marvelous job at teaching. The school is overall amazing and nothing is lousy here. There isn't too much homework or too less. I would definitely recommend this school if you are looking for an uncomplicated and great school to improve in life.

Posted: May 8, 2024

Posted: October 6, 2023

This is all based on how I felt during my middle school years. Honestly I think the school itself was great. Their were a few things that should have gotten addressed. Bullying. It was addressed but it still happened. I think that the band needs to be out in the mornings and more band members for pep rally. It REALLY brings the 'WE ARE SALEM' spirit. I must say I have a favorite and its my 8th grade math teacher Mrs.ohrah. Some staff really need a chill pill with the students. They connect with their parents and really exaggerate what happened to increase punishment. Honestly I don't really know what else to address but I think that is the vast majority.

Posted: October 6, 2023

Posted: August 21, 2023

Great school, but Teachers and staff are teaching and learning in torturing heat conditions with mid day temperatures in the high 90s, classrooms do not have air til about 1 or 2 pm. Unacceptable! If you cannot keep our family and loved ones safe and healthy, resort to remote learning immediately. This has got to stop! Wake County and district, legislature should be completely ashamed of themselves as this the United States, not some third world Nation. Just horrendous to place human beings in such conditions. Then complain about attendance and test scores? GET THE AIR CONDITIONING WORKING! STOP ABUSING THE STAFF AND CHILDREN. They deserve better.

Posted: August 21, 2023

Posted: June 15, 2023

My son transferred here from Cardinal Charter academy and I have been so impressed with the staff here.
They are on TOP of their game. Very supporting, always communicating with me. I would highly recommend Salem Middle School.

Posted: June 15, 2023

Posted: August 20, 2022

We have had a great experience at Salem. My students, currently in 7th & 8th grade have had amazing teachers. Leadership is very responsive and really go above and beyond, especially during the past few years. Academics are strong and students will be well prepared for high school. The only drawback is the year-round calendar.

Posted: August 20, 2022

Posted: September 15, 2021

Terrible lack of leadership. The administration in this school is the worst I've ever seen. Do your child and yourself a favor and get them into a better school with an experienced and professional Principal. Unfortunately this is not something you'll find at SMS.

Posted: September 15, 2021

Posted: February 19, 2020

I love this school! I have a great time there! There are just a few kinks they need to work out

Posted: February 19, 2020

My teachers give me a decent amount that I can get done in an hour tops, plus I'm allowed to di homework in school during spartan time, lunch, and team time.

Posted: February 19, 2020

My teachers are extremely nice and treat everyone fairly, they also help people with improving their grades by having programs during spartan time where you can study with the teacher

Posted: February 19, 2020

Honestly that depends on the student, again, I've seen gangs in the halls, heard rumors of smoking, but typically the kids in my grade are very well behaved

Posted: February 19, 2020

I'm a bit hesitant to write a good review on the leadership because being a child I'm right in the middle of everything. I see gangs and fights in the hallways, I see my friends getting bullied or provoked and nothing happening

Posted: February 19, 2020

I'm friends with a lot of people on completely different levels of learning ability, no matter what level they're on I can see they're grades improving as the year goes on

Posted: February 19, 2020

I've been bullied. I've seen my friends get bullied.

Posted: June 24, 2019

Our son has homework many nights, but rarely more than 1 hour total for all of his classes. To me that is just the right amount.

Posted: June 24, 2019

All the teachers do a very nice job, but some are amazing.

Posted: June 24, 2019

There is definitely a focus on character, which is great.

Posted: June 24, 2019

Overall the school has been great for our child in 6th and finishing 7th.

Posted: September 26, 2017

This school is not proactive with transitioning students. They claim to be but have made very little effort on this front. The teachers will just leave those behind that seem to be struggling. There is zero communications from the teachers to the parents.

Posted: September 26, 2017

Posted: March 15, 2015

This school is excellent. The teachers are very attentive to details. They focus very heavily on academic and student growth. Our students are very happy attending this school. Melissa

Posted: May 29, 2014

This school has bullying and the teachers don't care! Except for a few teachers that do but there is always theft here.

Posted: May 5, 2014

i am currently a 7th grader at this school it sucks really bad there is too much bullying and the teachers will not do anything to help at all my teacher is constanlly failing students and baleming tem for stuff they didnt do so yeah its the wrost school these thots aint loyal lol ... the teachers have no consideration for the stundent on what he or she is going on at home all u parents do not let your child go to this school sincerly a former stundent of salem

Posted: March 27, 2014

I believe Salem is an above average MS. My son entered 7th grade after 5 years at Thales Private school so he had some adjustments to make in terms of thinking, organizing and managing for himself. Although his private schooling excelled in terms of his learning, he lacked independent skills coming into this school. Most importantly, he experienced a severe dose of bullying right off the bat which went on for almost 2 quarters before I blew a gasket with the administration. Sure there are plenty of posters and 'lip service' denouncing bullying at Salem, but when it came to dealing with it, my son was not justly served. It finally took a chance video of one event to prove there was an issue. I had to demand in a heated conversation with the principal a change of tracks which was reluctantly accommodated to resolve the problem. My sons grades dropped from A/B's to C/D's during the first half and have only marginally recovered since. I know some of this has to do with the transfer back to public school but his confidence was shattered when those who are trusted with his safety failed him on several occasions. Don't take NO for answers, the principal is supposed to be our PAL.

Posted: March 3, 2014

There are a few exceptional teachers at this school and they really stand out! When is comes to Math teachers they have a major problem! My son had one teacher that has been there for several years still nervous in front of the students and would ask them how to do certain problems. Then there was my sons 8th grade year with 5 math teachers in one year! Another track had the same problem with 4 different math teachers. The principal was not interested in dealing with all the inadequate math teachers and would shy away from parent calls and emails and would not deal with the problem himself. Two years of bad math instruction to the point that Apex High had to have several Special Topics Math courses to bring all the Salem Middle students up to par.

Posted: January 29, 2014

Salem Middles School is 100% absolutely TERRIBLE! They say they help you and prevent bullying and help with education. But all of those are lies. Half the school gets bullied and they do nothing about it. Teachers are not good with teaching at all. They just get mad or upset when the students fail for their faults. Like it's ridiculous. My daughter shouldn't be living like this. Everything about that school is pathetic! You think it's good!? Think again and find another school to go to. You'll hate it here and so will your child

Posted: January 27, 2014

Salem is an excellent school. If you're looking for a school with a safe environment and clean facilities, this is the one. Bullying is almost nonexistant and the teachers are always looking out for students. There is no place on campus where there isn't adult supervision.. Which sounds annoying but actually lets students be more relaxed. As far as education goes, the teachers are knowledgable and explain concepts well. There are a couple of teachers here and there that are really strict, but no "bad" teacher has survived at Salem for more than a year. I have had a great experience at Salem and Salem has turned me from an okay student to an excelling student.

Posted: December 4, 2012

I couldn't be more pleased with a middle school. My daughter comes home every single day after school telling me how much she loves all of her teachers. This has NEVER happened before. The track4 teachers at Salem are outstanding, as is the band teacher - top in Wake County. All of her teachers (mostly male by the way, which is rare these days) are having such an enormously positive impact on her and how she learns. I can't imagine being at any other school. It's a well-oiled machine at Salem, no complaints at all.

Posted: September 24, 2012

Both of my children attend the SMS and while we had a rough patch in the past, I have not felt let down by the teachers and their efforts to engage and make learning the focus and lessons interesting. I thank them for all they do.

Posted: September 10, 2012

Not too crazy about this school. Compassion and caring seem to be absent in some of the teachers and administrative staff.

Posted: April 2, 2011

i am in fith grade at laurel park and my friends sister goes to salem middle and she says that the teachers are great and the princeabale (sorry i cant spell it right) is AWSOME i would go to salem and let your daughters and sons go there too. I have been to salem middle school for my friends sisters play and it rocked. They have 6 weeks of weel like art,drama,and spanish. The school is great and you should send your childern to salem middle even my mom says it to

Posted: March 26, 2011

I am a student at Salem MIddle and I love it! The teachers have a excellent teaching style! The school has chanengling, fast paced classes and many elective choices. After graduating Salem i was well prepared for high school. Salem is a great choice!

Posted: March 21, 2011

I was a student at Salem for the past three years (I am now a freshman at a nearby high school) and I loved every minute. The teachers were said to be some of the few that were hands-on. Each teacher had a unique teaching style that worked for the majority of the students. There were a lot of extracurricular activities and things to do in school (ex. field trips, hands-on applications/projects). The teachers personally made sure that every student was trying their best and they put their hearts into every word they said. Academic programs include the arts, CTE, AG programs, and community service opportunities. If you are a parent searching for a school your child will love, try Salem. They will have a fantastic experience there! --Note- on a year-round schedule (which I loved), which made a difference.

Posted: January 21, 2011

Very good school with great teachers. My daughter will not like to go to another school.

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Apex, NC 27523

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