Best 27534 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,143 students in 27534, NC.

The top-ranked public high schools in 27534, NC are Wayne Early / Middle College High School, Eastern Wayne High School and Edgewood Cmty Developmental. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 27534 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27534, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 27534 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne Early / Middle College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).