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#1069 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 40% in state
Wayne Early / Middle College High
High School · Wayne County Public Schools · Goldsboro, NC
A Wayne County Public Schools high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534
- Math 84% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 95% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wayne Early / Middle College High score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (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
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayne Early / Middle College 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wayne County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Wayne Early / Middle College High is listed in Wayne County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne Early / Middle College High
Wayne Early / Middle College High is a public high school in Goldsboro, NC, part of Wayne County Public Schools, serving approximately 232 students in grades 9th-UG with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,069 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne Early / Middle College High
What grades does Wayne Early / Middle College High serve?
Wayne Early / Middle College High serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Wayne Early / Middle College High?
Wayne Early / Middle College High has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Early / Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Early / Middle College High is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayne Early / Middle College High rank in NC?
Wayne Early / Middle College High ranks #1,069 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wayne Early / Middle College High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne Early / Middle College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Wayne Early / Middle College High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Early / Middle College High has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wayne Early / Middle College High a charter school?
No, Wayne Early / Middle College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayne Early / Middle College High a Title I school?
No, Wayne Early / Middle College High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayne Early / Middle College High?
55.2% of students at Wayne Early / Middle College 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 – UG
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.0%
- Phone
- (919) 739-7070
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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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