Serving 708 students in grades 6-8, Zebulon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zebulon Middle School's student population of 708 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zebulon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zebulon Middle School is 0.68, 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
#1438 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
45%
25%
White
19%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zebulon Middle School's ranking?
Zebulon Middle School is ranked #1438 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Zebulon Middle School often compared to?
Zebulon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wendell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Zebulon Middle School?
708 students attend Zebulon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Zebulon Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zebulon Middle School?
Zebulon Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Zebulon Middle School offer ?
Zebulon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Zebulon Middle School part of?
Zebulon Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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