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#1975 of 2,648 schools in NC
Wayne Middle / High Academy
High School · Wayne County Public Schools · Goldsboro, NC
A Wayne County Public Schools high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 N Lionel St, Goldsboro, NC 27530
- Math 13% vs NC 55% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Wayne Middle / High Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 12% (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 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayne Middle / High Academy 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro HighEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Edgewood Cmty DevelopmentalEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 10–12 | 0.9 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Wayne Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 303 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #19 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 Middle / High Academy is listed in Wayne County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne Middle / High Academy
Wayne Middle / High Academy is a public high school in Goldsboro, NC, part of Wayne County Public Schools, serving approximately 37 students in grades 6th-12th with a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,975 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne Middle / High Academy
What grades does Wayne Middle / High Academy serve?
Wayne Middle / High Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Wayne Middle / High Academy?
Wayne Middle / High Academy has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Middle / High Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Middle / High Academy is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayne Middle / High Academy rank in NC?
Wayne Middle / High Academy ranks #1,975 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wayne Middle / High Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne Middle / High Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Middle / High Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Middle / High Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wayne Middle / High Academy a charter school?
No, Wayne Middle / High Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayne Middle / High Academy a Title I school?
No, Wayne Middle / High Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayne Middle / High Academy?
91.9% of students at Wayne Middle / High Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (919) 580-3609
- Area population (ZIP 27530)
- 37,442
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 27530; 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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