Very Good
#47 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 11% of private schools
Wayne Country Day School
School · Goldsboro, NC
A private school in Goldsboro, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
480 COUNTRY DAY RD, Goldsboro, NC 27530
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Wayne Country Day School 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$55,507
Median home value
$176,500
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Wayne Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 944 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| New Independence AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayne Country Day School is listed in Goldsboro, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Wayne Country Day School
Wayne Country Day School is a private school in Goldsboro, NC, serving approximately 278 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne Country Day School
What grades does Wayne Country Day School serve?
Wayne Country Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Wayne Country Day School?
Wayne Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Country Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Country Day School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wayne Country Day School rank in NC?
Wayne Country Day School ranks #47 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Wayne Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wayne Country Day School a private school?
Yes, Wayne Country Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Wayne Country Day School a religious school?
No, Wayne Country Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (919) 736-1045
- Area population (ZIP 27530)
- 37,442
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 27530; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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