Public schools in Zebulon, NC
5 open public schools with an address in Zebulon, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,994
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Zebulon public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Zebulon, NC: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,994 students, an average of 799 per school. The largest campus is East Wake Academy (1,265 students), and the largest elementary school is Zebulon Elementary (693).
Wake County Schools operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Zebulon campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Zebulon
Elementary schools in Zebulon
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth-Holders Elementary Johnston County Public Schools | PK–05 | 585 | 16.3:1 | |
| Wakelon Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 679 | 15.3:1 | |
| Zebulon Elementary Wake County Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 693 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in Zebulon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zebulon Middle Wake County Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 772 | 15.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Zebulon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wake Academy East Wake Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 1,265 | 14.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.8%
- Hispanic25.3%
- Black31.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Zebulon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,994 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Zebulon
How many public schools are in Zebulon, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Zebulon: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,994 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Zebulon?
Schools with an address in Zebulon belong to 3 education agencies, led by Wake County Schools (3 schools), East Wake Academy (1 school), Johnston County Public Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Zebulon?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Zebulon are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including East Wake Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Zebulon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Zebulon public schools is 15.3:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Zebulon guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities