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#1878 of 2,648 schools in NC
Zebulon Middle
Middle School · Wake County Schools · Zebulon, NC
A Wake County Schools middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Shepard School Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
- Math 42% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Zebulon Middle score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Zebulon Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,800/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zebulon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,862
Median home value
$272,000
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27597; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wake AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,246 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Wendell MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Apex Friendship MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #155 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Zebulon Middle is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zebulon Middle
Zebulon Middle is a public middle school in Zebulon, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 714 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,878 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zebulon Middle
What grades does Zebulon Middle serve?
Zebulon Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Zebulon Middle?
Zebulon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zebulon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Zebulon Middle is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zebulon Middle rank in NC?
Zebulon Middle ranks #1,878 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Zebulon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Zebulon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zebulon Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Zebulon Middle a charter school?
No, Zebulon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zebulon Middle a Title I school?
No, Zebulon Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zebulon Middle?
71.0% of students at Zebulon Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (919) 404-3630
- Area population (ZIP 27597)
- 29,003
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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.
- 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 27597; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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