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#2399 of 2,648 schools in NC
Southern Wayne High
High School · Wayne County Public Schools · Dudley, NC
A Wayne County Public Schools high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
124 Walter Fulcher Rd, Dudley, NC 28333
- Math 34% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southern Wayne High score 38% 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 8 points since 2019, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southern Wayne High 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,183/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,821
Median home value
$92,800
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
10.8%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Wayne County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 447 | Compare → |
| Spring Creek HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 742 | Compare → |
| Wayne Middle / High AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wayne County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #28 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
Southern Wayne High is listed in Wayne County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Wayne High
Southern Wayne High is a public high school in Dudley, NC, part of Wayne County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,097 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,399 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Wayne High
What grades does Southern Wayne High serve?
Southern Wayne High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southern Wayne High?
Southern Wayne High has an enrollment of approximately 1,097 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Wayne High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Wayne High 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 Southern Wayne High rank in NC?
Southern Wayne High ranks #2,399 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southern Wayne High's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Wayne High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Southern Wayne High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Wayne High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Wayne High a charter school?
No, Southern Wayne High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Wayne High a Title I school?
No, Southern Wayne High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Wayne High?
99.0% of students at Southern Wayne High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (919) 705-6060
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28333)
- 10,433
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 28333; 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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