Serving 427 students in grades 6-8, Eastern Wayne Middle School 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 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eastern Wayne Middle serves the eastern part of Goldsboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 50.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastern Wayne Middle School's student population of 427 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Eastern Wayne Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern Wayne Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2188 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)28%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
5%
4%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Wayne Middle School's ranking?
Eastern Wayne Middle School is ranked #2188 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Eastern Wayne Middle School often compared to?
Eastern Wayne Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Middle School, Grantham Middle School, Dillard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Eastern Wayne Middle School?
427 students attend Eastern Wayne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Eastern Wayne Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastern Wayne Middle School?
Eastern Wayne Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern Wayne Middle School offer ?
Eastern Wayne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Wayne Middle School part of?
Eastern Wayne Middle School is part of Wayne County School District.
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