For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,960 students in 27597, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27597, NC are East Wake Academy and Zebulon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27597 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27597, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27597, NC Public Middle Schools (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
Rank: #22.
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
| 714 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27597, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27597, NC include East Wake Academy and Zebulon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27597?
2 public middle schools are located in 27597.
What is the racial composition of students in 27597?
27597 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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