Zebulon: Schools & Education
There are 5 public schools in Zebulon. East Wake Academy is the largest at 1,227 students (grades 0-12). Total enrollment: 3,624 students.
- ~1,742 residents per school (vs North Carolina ~592).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,742 residents per school. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | East Wake Academy, Johnston County Public Schools, Wake County Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,624 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 258 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.00 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,658 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 45.8% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College |
| Nearest College · City | Wendell |
| Nearest College · Phone | 9193657711100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Zebulon Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1000 Dogwood Dr |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (919) 404-3610 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 27597 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2979 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 18 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 30.9% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12