- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Zebulon, NC
Zebulon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Zebulon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370472001913
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zebulon Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Zebulon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Zebulon Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zebulon Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Zebulon, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Zebulon Middle held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370472001913 · Zebulon, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 16.1:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Zebulon Middle held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Zebulon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 772
Zebulon Middle
772 students
What this shows Zebulon Middle reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zebulon Middle compares
Zebulon Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▼ 8% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
332
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
White 14.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Zebulon Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zebulon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zebulon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zebulon Middle
How many students attend Zebulon Middle?
Zebulon Middle has 772 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zebulon, NC. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zebulon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Zebulon Middle is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zebulon Middle?
60.9% of students at Zebulon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zebulon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Zebulon Middle is African American at 49.0% of enrollment, in Zebulon, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zebulon Middle?
Zebulon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Zebulon Middle rank among public schools in Zebulon?
By Resource Investment Index, Zebulon Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Zebulon, NC. 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.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Zebulon Middle, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.