Wayne County Public Schools School District
School District · Goldsboro, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
33
13 elem, 9 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,267
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
33
13 elem, 9 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,267
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#53 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above 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
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 6.5/10, Wayne County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carver Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Wayne County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 46.2% and ELA proficiency of 44.1%.
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 6.5/10. 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?
Carver Elementary is the highest-rated school in Wayne County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.
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 46.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.1%. 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 6.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NC
Compare Wayne County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Harnett County Schools (29)
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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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