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#2069 of 2,648 schools in NC
Wayne Preparatory Academy
School · Wayne Preparatory · Goldsboro, NC
A charter school in Goldsboro, NC where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 Tommy's Road Cottage B, Goldsboro, NC 27530
- Math 43% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Wayne Preparatory Academy score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* 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).
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Where Wayne Preparatory 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Wayne Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| New Independence AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | K–12 | 3.7 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.
Wayne Preparatory
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Wayne Preparatory Academy is listed in Wayne Preparatory; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne Preparatory Academy
Wayne Preparatory Academy is a public school in Goldsboro, NC, part of Wayne Preparatory, serving approximately 944 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,069 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne Preparatory Academy
What grades does Wayne Preparatory Academy serve?
Wayne Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Wayne Preparatory Academy?
Wayne Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 944 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Preparatory Academy is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayne Preparatory Academy rank in NC?
Wayne Preparatory Academy ranks #2,069 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wayne Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Preparatory Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Wayne Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Wayne Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wayne Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Wayne Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 944
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.6%
- Phone
- (919) 734-8085
- 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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