Enrollment
34
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Zebulon, GA
Zebulon High School
Federal NCES profile for Zebulon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130417004235
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zebulon High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Zebulon · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Zebulon High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zebulon High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Zebulon, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zebulon High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zebulon High School
Zebulon High School is a higher-need, small high school in Zebulon, Georgia, enrolling 34 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Georgia schools, with 34 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
The surrounding Pike County spends $10,738 per pupil, 23% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 14 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 34 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Zebulon's high schools, it stands alongside Pike County High School (1,075 students): Zebulon High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 15.1:1).
Pike County also operates Pike County High School (1,075 students) and Pike County Primary School (805 students) alongside Zebulon High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Zebulon High School compares
Zebulon High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,738
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Zebulon High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pike County, which includes Zebulon High School.
$10,738
Per student
-23%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 53.0%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Zebulon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pike County Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pike County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pike County Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zebulon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Zebulon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Zebulon High School
How many students attend Zebulon High School?
Zebulon High School has 34 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zebulon, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zebulon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zebulon High School is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zebulon High School?
50.0% of students at Zebulon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zebulon High School?
The largest demographic group at Zebulon High School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Zebulon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zebulon High School?
Zebulon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Zebulon High School rank among public schools in Zebulon?
By Resource Investment Index, Zebulon High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Zebulon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Zebulon on the city page.
Is Zebulon High School a good school?
Zebulon High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Zebulon High School, Pike County also operates Pike County High School (1,075 students), Pike County Primary School (805 students), and Pike County Middle School (777 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.
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