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#1745 of 2,268 schools in GA

Zebulon High School

High School · Pike County · Zebulon, GA

A Pike County high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7360 Highway 19 S, Zebulon, GA 30295

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change+1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendImproving
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.4% (2024 GA)
Reading vs. State Avg-26.4 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25:1
District spending per student$11,753
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at Zebulon High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 15% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).

Show all 8 years
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
ELA
25%
2021*
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 13 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Zebulon High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average450/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,528

Median home value

$255,800

Median rent

$968/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30295; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pike County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–120.3 mi1,089Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pike County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$11,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Zebulon High School is listed in Pike County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Zebulon High School

Zebulon High School is a public high school in Zebulon, GA, part of Pike County, serving approximately 50 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,745 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zebulon High School

What grades does Zebulon High School serve?

Zebulon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Zebulon High School?

Zebulon High School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zebulon High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Zebulon High School is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zebulon High School rank in GA?

Zebulon High School ranks #1,745 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Zebulon High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Zebulon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Zebulon High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zebulon High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Zebulon High School a charter school?

No, Zebulon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Zebulon High School a Title I school?

No, Zebulon High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zebulon High School?

68.0% of students at Zebulon High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 30295)
5,424
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
32.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30295; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022, multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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