For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,265 students in Zebulon, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Zebulon, NC is East Wake Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zebulon, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Zebulon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Zebulon, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Wake Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Zebulon, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Zebulon, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Zebulon, NC include East Wake Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Zebulon?
1 public high schools are located in Zebulon.
What is the racial composition of students in Zebulon?
Zebulon public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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