Southern Wayne High School is a high school for grades 9–12, located in Dudley near Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA. It is part of the Wayne County School System. Southern Wayne currently employs 135 staff members for over 1,000 students.
Serving 1,007 students in grades 9-12, Southern Wayne 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,007 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Wayne High serves the southwest part of Dudley, NC, covering an area of approximately 172.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being around 14.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Wayne High School's student population of 1,007 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,007 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southern Wayne 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 Southern Wayne High School is 0.66, 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
#1895 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
44%
22%
Black
33%
24%
White
21%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)74%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Saints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Wayne High School's ranking?
Southern Wayne High School is ranked #1895 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern Wayne High School often compared to?
Southern Wayne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosewood High School, Goldsboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Wayne High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Wayne High School is 74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern Wayne High School?
1,007 students attend Southern Wayne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Southern Wayne High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Wayne High School?
Southern Wayne High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Wayne High School offer ?
Southern Wayne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Wayne High School part of?
Southern Wayne High School is part of Wayne County School District.
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