For the 2024 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 20,035 students in Wayne County, NC (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,532 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, NC are Wayne Early / Middle College High School, Wayne School Of Engineering and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne Early / Middle College High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 Wayne Memorial Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 739-7070
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 739-7070
Grades: 9-13
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne School Of Engineering
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 N Herman St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-0070
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-0070
Grades: 6-13
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4665 Nc Hwy 111 N
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 705-6030
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 705-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Rank: #44.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Charles B Aycock High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5460 Us 117 North
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 242-3400
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 242-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,134 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Fremont Stars Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Pine Street
Fremont, NC 27830
(919) 242-3410
Fremont, NC 27830
(919) 242-3410
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Grantham Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
174 Grantham School Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-5000
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-5000
Grades: K-4
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Edgewood Cmty Developmental
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Peachtree St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5970
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5970
Grades: 5-12
| 49 students
Rank: #99.
Eastern Wayne High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1135 New Hope Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7120
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7120
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #1010.
Spring Creek High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4340 Indian Springs Rd
Seven Springs, NC 28578
(919) 751-7160
Seven Springs, NC 28578
(919) 751-7160
Grades: 9-12
| 759 students
Rank: #1111.
Norwayne Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1394 Norwayne School Road
Fremont, NC 27830
(919) 242-3414
Fremont, NC 27830
(919) 242-3414
Grades: 6-8
| 908 students
Rank: #1212.
Rosewood Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
541 Nc 581 South
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-5050
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #1313.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1769 Pikeville/princeton Hwy
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 242-3419
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 242-3419
Grades: K-5
| 712 students
Rank: #1414.
Rosewood High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Rosewood Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6050
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #1515.
Greenwood Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3209 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7100
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7100
Grades: 5-8
| 403 students
Rank: #1616.
Spring Creek Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3579 S Nc 111 Hwy
Seven Springs, NC 28578
(919) 751-7125
Seven Springs, NC 28578
(919) 751-7125
Grades: 5-8
| 658 students
Rank: #1717.
North Duplin Jr Sr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1388 West Nc 403 Highway
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-3051
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-3051
Grades: 7-12
| 568 students
Rank: #1818.
Rosewood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 Charlie Braswell Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6040
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #1919.
Tommy's Road Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Tommy's Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #2020.
North Duplin Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
157 North Duplin School Road
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-2931
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-2931
Grades: PK-6
| 703 students
Rank: #2121.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 St John Church Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Grades: PK-4
| 790 students
Rank: #2222.
Eastern Wayne Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3518 Central Heights Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7110
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7110
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Rank: #2323.
Wayne Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Tommy's Road, Cottage B
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8085
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8085
Grades: K-11
| 925 students
Rank: #2424.
Southern Wayne High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 Walter Fulcher Rd
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6060
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #2525.
Mount Olive Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Wooten Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7320
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7320
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
Rank: #2626.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Old Seven Springs Rd
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7330
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7330
Grades: PK-4
| 512 students
Rank: #2727.
Brogden Primary
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2253 Old Mt Olive Hwy
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6020
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6020
Grades: PK-4
| 825 students
Rank: #2828.
Grantham Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3093 S Us Hwy 13
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-9999
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-9999
Grades: 5-8
| 354 students
Rank: #2929.
Eastern Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1271 New Hope Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #3030.
Goldsboro High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Beech Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5930
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #3131.
Wayne Middle / High Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Lionel St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 580-3609
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 580-3609
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #3232.
North Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1108 North Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5950
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5950
Grades: PK-2
| 510 students
Rank: #3333.
Brogden Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3761 Us 117 S Alt
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6010
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6010
Grades: 5-8
| 606 students
Rank: #3434.
Carver Heights Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 Bunche Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-7222
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-7222
Grades: 3-5
| 456 students
Rank: #3535.
Dillard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
504 West Elm Street
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 581-0128
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 581-0128
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
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Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belfast Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3100 Us 117 N
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Grades: 6-12
| 129 students
Eastern Controllers Office (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
201 Stevens Mill Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
801 N Lionel St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Grades: 5-6
| 283 students
400 Old Smithfield Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Riverbend School Bldg. U4
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
415 S Virginia Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Grades: PK-4
| 213 students
Southern Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
612 South Breazeale Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7335
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7335
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Wayne Technical Academy (Closed 2004)
Charter School
Po Box 1936
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-9988
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-9988
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, NC include Wayne Early / Middle College High School, Wayne School Of Engineering and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County, NC?
37 public schools are located in Wayne County, NC.
What percentage of students in Wayne County, NC go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, NC?
Wayne County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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