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Best Schools in Zebulon, NC
Zebulon, NC has 24 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 22,108 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Zebulon exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Zebulon, NC
The top high schools in Zebulon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corinth Holders High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students
2. Southern Nash High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
3. Bunn High
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 838 Students
4. Rolesville High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2373 Students
5. East Wake High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1646 Students
6. Knightdale High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1702 Students
Best Middle Schools in Zebulon, NC
The top middle schools in Zebulon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Archer Lodge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1219 Students
2. Rolesville Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
3. Southern Nash Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
4. Bunn Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 591 Students
5. Zebulon Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
6. Neuse River Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Zebulon, NC
The top elementary schools in Zebulon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 810 Students
2. Thanksgiving Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 769 Students
3. Rolesville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
4. Corinth-holders Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
5. Wakelon Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students
6. Bunn Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
7. Middlesex Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
8. Forestville Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
9. Lockhart Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
10. Zebulon Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Zebulon, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Zebulon, NC has a total population of 23,962 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Zebulon, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Zebulon, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Zebulon, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Zebulon, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Zebulon, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Zebulon, NC
How many schools are in Zebulon, NC?
Zebulon, NC has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 22,108 students in total.
How do schools in Zebulon perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Zebulon score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Zebulon exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Zebulon?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Zebulon
5 of 5 schools in Zebulon carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2C: 1D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Zebulon. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.