Wayne County Public Schools School District
School District · Goldsboro, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
33
13 elem, 9 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,267
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
33
13 elem, 9 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,267
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Wayne County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wayne County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wayne School of Engineering
Goldsboro · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grantham Elementary
Goldsboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fremont Stars Elementary
Fremont · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#97 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,267
$1,845 vs North Carolina median
District size
17,368 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Wayne County Public Schools ranks #97 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Wayne County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 32 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wayne School of Engineering (8.2/10), Grantham Elementary (8.2/10), and Fremont Stars Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wayne County Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Wayne County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (32 of 33). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne School of Engineering | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Grantham Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Fremont Stars Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Meadow Lane Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Spring Creek Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Carver Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Northwest Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Wayne Early / Middle College High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Spring Creek Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Northeast Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 33 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wayne County Public Schools
Wayne County Public Schools is a Goldsboro, North Carolina school district serving 33 schools. The district educates 17,368 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $11,267 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Wayne County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Grantham Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Wayne County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 44.8% and ELA proficiency of 43.9%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 9 middle schools , and 10 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wayne County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wayne County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Wayne County Public Schools
33 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 9
High Schools 10
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Goldsboro
- Total Enrollment
- 17,368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,101
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Wayne County Public Schools has 33 schools in total — 13 elementary, 9 middle, and 10 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wayne County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Wayne County Public Schools is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wayne County Public Schools?
Wayne County Public Schools spends $11,267 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wayne County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wayne County Public Schools is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wayne County Public Schools?
Grantham Elementary is the highest-rated school in Wayne County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Wayne County Public Schools?
Across schools in Wayne County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wayne County Public Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Wayne County Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 33 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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