Below Average
#2378 of 2,648 schools in NC
Eastern Wayne Middle
Middle School · Wayne County Public Schools · Goldsboro, NC
A Wayne County Public Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3518 Central Heights Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27534
- Math 38% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastern Wayne Middle score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Eastern Wayne Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goldsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,950
Median home value
$187,700
Median rent
$1,106/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Independence AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Greenwood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Wayne Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Wayne School of Technical ArtsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–11 | 3.9 mi | 222 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayne County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #25 of 32
- District spending per student
- $11,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastern Wayne Middle is listed in Wayne County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastern Wayne Middle
Eastern Wayne Middle is a public middle school in Goldsboro, NC, part of Wayne County Public Schools, serving approximately 464 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,378 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastern Wayne Middle
What grades does Eastern Wayne Middle serve?
Eastern Wayne Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eastern Wayne Middle?
Eastern Wayne Middle has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Wayne Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Wayne Middle is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastern Wayne Middle rank in NC?
Eastern Wayne Middle ranks #2,378 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Eastern Wayne Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastern Wayne Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Eastern Wayne Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastern Wayne Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eastern Wayne Middle a charter school?
No, Eastern Wayne Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastern Wayne Middle a Title I school?
No, Eastern Wayne Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastern Wayne Middle?
98.5% of students at Eastern Wayne Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (919) 751-7110
- Area population (ZIP 27534)
- 31,340
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27534; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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