Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wayne Middle / High Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Middle / High Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wayne Middle / High Academy's student population of 22 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wayne Middle / High Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Middle / High Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2315 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
95%
25%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Middle / High Academy's ranking?
Wayne Middle / High Academy is ranked #2315 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wayne Middle / High Academy often compared to?
Wayne Middle / High Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Early / Middle College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Wayne Middle / High Academy?
22 students attend Wayne Middle / High Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wayne Middle / High Academy students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Middle / High Academy?
Wayne Middle / High Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wayne Middle / High Academy offer ?
Wayne Middle / High Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Wayne Middle / High Academy part of?
Wayne Middle / High Academy is part of Wayne County Public Schools School District.
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