For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,741 students in 27597, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 182 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 27597, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27597, NC are East Wake Academy, Corinth-holders Elementary School and Zebulon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27597 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27597, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27597, NC Public Schools (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 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Corinth-holders Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3976 Nc 231
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 365-7560
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 365-7560
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Zebulon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Shepard School Rd
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3630
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3630
Gr: 6-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Wakelon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8921 Pippin Rd
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3844
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3844
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Zebulon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Proctor St
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3680
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27597, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27597, NC include East Wake Academy, Corinth-holders Elementary School and Zebulon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27597?
5 public schools are located in 27597.
What percentage of students in 27597 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 27597 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27597?
27597 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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