Serving 38 students in grades 9-12, Edgewood Cmty Developmental 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgewood Cmty Developmental's student population of 38 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Edgewood Cmty Developmental 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 Edgewood Cmty Developmental is 0.70, 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
#1994 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤10%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
3%
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 Edgewood Cmty Developmental's ranking?
Edgewood Cmty Developmental is ranked #1994 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edgewood Cmty Developmental?
The graduation rate of Edgewood Cmty Developmental is 10%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Edgewood Cmty Developmental?
38 students attend Edgewood Cmty Developmental.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Edgewood Cmty Developmental students are Black, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood Cmty Developmental?
Edgewood Cmty Developmental has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edgewood Cmty Developmental offer ?
Edgewood Cmty Developmental offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgewood Cmty Developmental part of?
Edgewood Cmty Developmental is part of Wayne County School District.
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