For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,521 students in 27597, NC.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 27597 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27597, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 27597, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
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
| 1,215 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27597, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27597, NC include East Wake Academy, Corinth-holders Elementary School and Zebulon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27597, NC?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27597, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27597, NC?
27597, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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