For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,246 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 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Zebulon, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Wake Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Zebulon, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,246 students
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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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