Zebulon High School

Summary:

Zebulon High School is a small, public virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in Zebulon, Georgia, which is part of the Pike County School District. Unfortunately, this school has consistently struggled, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of high schools in Georgia over the past several years and receiving a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very low academic performance.

Key issues at Zebulon High School include declining graduation rates, which have dropped from 96.7% in 2020-2021 to just 57.5% in 2017-2018, as well as significantly lower test scores compared to state and county averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 15.4% of Zebulon students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 29.7% in the Pike County district and 42% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.43% to 55.36%, and relatively low per-student spending, ranging from $2,522 to $3,345 per student.

In comparison, the nearby Pike County High School is ranked much higher (209 out of 458 in 2023-2024) and has higher graduation rates, test scores, and per-student spending. The combination of a small student population, high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and lower per-student spending may be contributing to Zebulon High School's consistently low academic performance and declining graduation rates, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

7360 Highway 19 S
Zebulon, GA 30295

(770) 567-8489

District: Pike County

SchoolDigger Rank:
412^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $3,345

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 56

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Two or more races:

5.4%

African American:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Zebulon High School ranks worse than 90% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.94. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Zebulon High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zebulon High School is $3,345.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Zebulon High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Zebulon High School 412^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Zebulon High School in the ranking list.)

Pike County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike County 90^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Zebulon High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2019	7.77	407^th	438	7.1%
2023	6.49	430^th	442	2.7%
2024	11.94	412^th	458	10.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Zebulon High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	50	2	0	4	56
2018	47	3	0	4	54
2019	46	5	0	1	52
2020	39	4	1	1	45
2021	24	2	1	1	28
2022	47	0	1	1	49
2023	49	2	2	3	56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Zebulon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	56	0.5	112.0	62.5
2018	54	1.0	54.0	61.1
2019	52	1.0	52.0	34.6
2020	45	2.5	18.0	46.7
2021	28	3.0	9.3	46.4
2022	49	2.0	24.5	n/a
2023	56	2.5	22.4	55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Zebulon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	56	0.5	112.0	62.5
2018	54	1.0	54.0	61.1
2019	52	1.0	52.0	34.6
2020	45	2.5	18.0	46.7
2021	28	3.0	9.3	46.4
2022	49	2.0	24.5	n/a
2023	56	2.5	22.4	55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Zebulon High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$46 (1.8%)	$2,476 (98.2%)	$2,522
2018	$55 (1.8%)	$3,025 (98.2%)	$3,080
2019	$99 (3.0%)	$3,246 (97.0%)	$3,345

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Zebulon High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 407^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 430^th of 442 High schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Zebulon High School)	10.5	0	10.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pike County)	42.4	29	13.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course United States History (Zebulon High School)	9.5	12.5	3%
End of Course United States History (Pike County)	27.7	15.4	12.3%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	52	56	7.7%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	46	49	6.5%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.6%	55.4%	20.7%

Schools Near Zebulon High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Zebulon High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	7360 Highway 19 S	Zebulon	30295	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	Yes	No	(770) 567-8489	56	3	22.4	55.4%	49 (87.5%)	2 (3.6%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)	11.9	412^th of 458 public high schools	10.0%		6.5	430^th of 442 public high schools	2.7%	18	15.4			9.5	$3,345	$99	$3,246
Pike County High School	Public	9-12	331 Pirate Dr	Zebulon	30295	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(770) 567-8770	1,105	71	15.5	29.3%	966 (87.4%)	73 (6.6%)	25 (2.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.3%)	45.8	209^th of 458 public high schools	54.4%		41.3	224^th of 442 public high schools	49.3%	15	31.2	47.0	49.7	22.8	$8,586	$232	$8,354
Lamar County High School	Public	9-12	1 Trojan Way	Barnesville	30204	Lamar County	Lamar County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 358-8641	808	49	16.5	48.4%	471 (58.3%)	249 (30.8%)	41 (5.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.4%)	25	327^th of 458 public high schools	28.6%		38.9	238^th of 442 public high schools	46.2%	89	18.2	22.6	29.6	31.3	$9,089	$643	$8,446
Griffin High School	Public	9-12	1617 W Poplar St	Griffin	30224	Spalding County	Griffin-Spalding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 229-3752	1,498	89	16.9	98.5%	290 (19.4%)	912 (60.9%)	209 (14.0%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (5.1%)	20	363^rd of 458 public high schools	20.7%		16.2	368^th of 442 public high schools	16.7%	5	25.3	23.3	18.9	19.5	$8,900	$706	$8,194
Spalding High School	Public	9-12	433 Wilson Rd	Griffin	30224	Spalding County	Griffin-Spalding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 229-3775	1,252	73	17.0	67.3%	549 (43.8%)	504 (40.3%)	133 (10.6%)	13 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (3.9%)	25.4	324^th of 458 public high schools	29.3%		27.1	303^rd of 442 public high schools	31.4%	21	29.1	20.4	32.3	16.4	$9,040	$611	$8,429
AZ Kelsey Academy	Public	9-12	200 A Z Kelsey Ave	Griffin	30223	Spalding County	Griffin-Spalding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 229-4365	18	10	1.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	12 (66.7%)	5 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)	6.3				$50,495	$1,689	$48,806
Upson-Lee High School	Public	9-12	268 Knight Trl	Thomaston	30286	Upson County	Thomaston-Upson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 647-8171	1,178	78	15.1	70.5%	626 (53.1%)	430 (36.5%)	64 (5.4%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.3%)	31	287^th of 458 public high schools	37.3%		29.6	286^th of 442 public high schools	35.3%	1	29.0	22.5	36.9	25.0	$8,531	$586	$7,945

Frequently Asked Questions about Zebulon High School

What is the racial makeup of Zebulon High School?

Students at Zebulon High School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Zebulon High School in?

Pike County

How many students attend Zebulon High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 56 students attended Zebulon High School.

Is Zebulon High School a good school?

Zebulon High School ranks in the bottom 10.0% of Georgia high schools.

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