School district or education agency · NCES 1304170

Pike County

Zebulon, GA

District overview See comparisons

Students3,548

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools5

operational schools · 2023–24

Students3,548

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$11,753

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictGAUnited States

Academic standing2025

50th percentile43rd percentile45th percentile

This district is 7 percentile points higher than the state figure and 5 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

21.1%26.2%27.8%

This district is 5.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$13,916$16,903$19,509

This district is $2,987 per student lower than the state figure and $5,593 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$11,753$14,282$15,859

This district is $2,529 per student lower than the state figure and $4,106 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,553$1,541$1,964

This district is $12 per student higher than the state figure and $411 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$365$232$336

This district is $133 per student higher than the state figure and $29 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,198$1,656$1,793

This district is $458 per student lower than the state figure and $595 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$6,438$7,981$8,742

This district is $1,543 per student lower than the state figure and $2,304 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$2,672$3,469$3,769

This district is $797 per student lower than the state figure and $1,097 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$3,147$2,959$11,715

This district is $188 per student higher than the state figure and $8,568 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$476$355$869

This district is $121 per student higher than the state figure and $393 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

15:114:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

507:1378:1376:1

This district is 129 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 131 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

128.4142.9138.9

This district is 14.5 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 10.5 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

18.916.418.5

This district is 2.5 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.4 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.50.9

This district is 0.5 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.8%99.0%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.5%2.8%2.6%

This district is 1.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

3.3%2.9%2.9%

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.6%9.1%12.0%

This district is 8.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

9.5%12.7%14.0%

This district is 3.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

5.8%3.8%3.9%

This district is 1.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

97.2%93.4%95.8%

This district is 3.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+1.4%+0.4%+0.5%

This district is 1.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.6%6.3%4.5%

This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

17.2%13.1%9.0%

This district is 4.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 8.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

10.3%8.3%6.7%

This district is 2.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

9.4%16.1%14.4%

This district is 6.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K116 students

3.3%

Kindergarten–grade 51,473 students

41.5%

Grades 6–8820 students

23.1%

Grades 9–121,139 students

32.1%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten116

Kindergarten210

Grade 1234

Grade 2254

Grade 3253

Grade 4253

Grade 5269

Grade 6273

Grade 7250

Grade 8297

Grade 9318

Grade 10306

Grade 11256

Grade 12259

Students by race and ethnicity

White3,108 (87.6%)

Black or African American209 (5.9%)

Hispanic/Latino119 (3.4%)

Two or more races99 (2.8%)

Asian12 (0.3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

116Students enrolled in pre-K

6.5Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

17.8:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District3.3%

GA2.9%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

455.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

243.5Teachers, full-time equivalent

7School counselors, full-time equivalent

67Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

4Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

16School administrators, full-time equivalent

6.5Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers6.5 FTE

Kindergarten teachers13.5 FTE

Elementary teachers80.8 FTE

Secondary teachers106.7 FTE

Ungraded teachers36 FTE

Elementary school counselors2 FTE

Secondary school counselors5 FTE

Instructional coordinators8 FTE

District administrators7.5 FTE

District administrative support5.5 FTE

School administrative support15 FTE

Library and media support4 FTE

Other support staff71.5 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

284Total completers

284Regular diplomas

17Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

GA99.8%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.5%

GA2.8%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.6%Students learning English20 students · 4 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.6%

GA9.1%

U.S.12.0%

9.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services322 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District9.5%

GA12.7%

U.S.14.0%

5.8%Students with Section 504 plans194 students · 4 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.8%

GA3.8%

U.S.3.9%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services1 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

GA1.3%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

97.2%Teachers reported as certified

97Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District97.2%

GA93.4%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

3,639children ages 5 to 17

342estimated to live in families below the poverty line

9.4%about 1 in 11 school-age children

District9.4%

GA16.1%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in GA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Morgan CountyMadison, GA3,495 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Butts CountyJackson, GA3,529 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Franklin CountyCarnesville, GA3,557 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Haralson CountyBuchanan, GA3,442 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Brantley CountyWaynesville, GA3,407 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2Elementary schools

2High schools

1Middle schools

5Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

11.8%Federal

52.9%State

35.2%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$11,753Total current spending per student

$7,245Instruction per student

$4,228Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$5.9MFederal revenue11.8% of total revenue

$26.4MState revenue52.9% of total revenue

$17.6MLocal revenue35.2% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$7,245Instructionper student

$4,228Student and instructional supportper student

$1,198Special educationper student

$792Building operations and maintenanceper student

$678Student transportationper student

$280Food servicesper student

$403Technologyper student

People costs

$23.1MSalaries$6,438 per student

$9.6MEmployee benefits$2,672 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$1.3MEquipmentFY 2023

$5.6MCapital outlay$1,553 per student

$4.2MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$11.3MDebt outstanding at year end$3,147 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$1.7MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$757KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$445KTitle I$124 per student

$673KIDEA special education$188 per student

$25KCareer and technical education$7 per student

$816KChild nutrition$228 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$10,738

FY 2023$11,753

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,828

FY 2023$1,553

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$4,071

FY 2023$3,147

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2120.1%

667 of 3,317 students

2021–2229.9%

1,020 of 3,406 students

2022–2321.1%

737 of 3,490 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

3Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE5 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE5 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I2 reporting schools

Calculus2 reporting schools

Biology2 reporting schools

Chemistry2 reporting schools

Physics2 reporting schools

Computer science2 reporting schools

Advanced Placement2 reporting schools

Dual enrollment2 reporting schools

Gifted programs5 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate2 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

229Out-of-school suspensions5 reporting schoolsSee schools →323In-school suspensions5 reporting schoolsSee schools →6Law-enforcement referrals5 reporting schoolsSee schools →4School-related arrests5 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

80%Schools reporting Wi-Fi5 reporting schools

80%Schools reporting fiber5 reporting schools

2Student devices reported4 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →9Threats without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →54Attacks without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?21.1% chronically absent2022–23 · 3,490 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Improved overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?0 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$11,753current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?507:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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