Wendell Middle vs Zebulon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wendell Middle
Wendell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
Zebulon Middle
Zebulon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
| Measure | Wendell Middle Wendell, North Carolina | Zebulon Middle Zebulon, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 469 | #280 of 469 |
| National rank | #13519 of 15,369 | #12277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 762 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 34% |
| city | Wendell | Zebulon |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zebulon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 21.6).
- •Zebulon Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 18%).
- •Zebulon Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Wendell Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.8).
- •Zebulon Middle is the larger school with 772 students compared with 762.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wendell Middle better than Zebulon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Zebulon Middle ranks higher (28.2 vs 21.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Wendell Middle and Zebulon Middle?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Zebulon in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wendell Middle: 762. Zebulon Middle: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wendell Middle and Zebulon Middle rank in North Carolina?
Wendell Middle is 355th of 469 and Zebulon Middle is 280th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).