Goldsboro High School is a public high school located in Wayne County, Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States. The school's mascot is the Cougar, and the school colors are navy and gold.
Serving 412 students in grades 9-12, Goldsboro High 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Goldsboro High serves the northeast part of Goldsboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 16.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone edge being about 2.4 miles and the furthest edge located 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goldsboro High School's student population of 412 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goldsboro High 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 Goldsboro High School is 0.20, 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
#2479 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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
50-54%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
The Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goldsboro High School's ranking?
Goldsboro High School is ranked #2479 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Goldsboro High School often compared to?
Goldsboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Wayne High School, Rosewood High School, Southern Wayne 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 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goldsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Goldsboro High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Goldsboro High School?
412 students attend Goldsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Goldsboro High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goldsboro High School?
Goldsboro High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Goldsboro High School offer ?
Goldsboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goldsboro High School part of?
Goldsboro High School is part of Wayne County School District.
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