For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,741 students in Zebulon, NC (there are , serving 182 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Zebulon, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Zebulon, NC are East Wake Academy, Corinth-holders Elementary School and Zebulon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zebulon, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Zebulon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Zebulon, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Wake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
821 Charter School Way
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-0444
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-0444
Grades: K-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #22.
Corinth-holders Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3976 Nc 231
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 365-7560
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 365-7560
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Zebulon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Shepard School Rd
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3630
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3630
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #44.
Wakelon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8921 Pippin Rd
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3844
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3844
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #55.
Zebulon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Proctor St
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3680
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Zebulon, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Zebulon, NC include East Wake Academy, Corinth-holders Elementary School and Zebulon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Zebulon?
5 public schools are located in Zebulon.
What percentage of students in Zebulon go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Zebulon are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Zebulon?
Zebulon public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Zebulon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Zebulon include: Wakelon Elementary School vs. East Wake Academy
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