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Wayne Preparatory Academy

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Wayne Preparatory Academy is a public charter school in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serving 1,015 students in grades K-12 with a diverse student population. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels.

The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics range from 23.2% to 43.1%, compared to the state averages of 58.1% to 54.3%. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in Reading range from 28.8% to 40.5%, compared to the state averages of 51.4% to 48.4%. The school's performance in End-of-Course (EOC) exams, such as Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III, also lags behind the state averages. Interestingly, the school's academic performance has generally declined over the past three school years, with some exceptions.

When compared to the nearby Lenoir County Learning Academy, an alternative public school, Wayne Preparatory Academy's academic performance is significantly higher. Lenoir County Learning Academy's proficiency rates in the English II EOC exam were 18.2% in 2023-2024 and 5.6% in 2022-2023, compared to the state averages of 59.7% and 58.5%, respectively. The diverse student population and the school's status as an alternative public charter school may contribute to the academic challenges faced by Wayne Preparatory Academy, and the school's low student-teacher ratio could suggest a focus on providing more individualized attention and support to students.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 600 Tommy's Road
       Goldsboro, NC  27530

(919) 734-8085

District: Wayne Preparatory

SchoolDigger Rank:
1317th of 1,505 North Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  1,015

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.8%
African American:
34.6%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Compare Details Wayne Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 87.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wayne Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 75.7% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wayne Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 85.2% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.8%), African American (34.6%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayne Preparatory Academy is 13.5. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayne Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Preparatory Academy 1317th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Wayne Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Preparatory Academy 600th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Wayne Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Preparatory Academy 545th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Wayne Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wayne Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 28.07 1109th 1440 23.0%
2016 22.03 1187th 1425 16.7%
2017 27.43 1119th 1429 21.7%
2018 26.40 1133rd 1434 21.0%
2019 29.28 1114th 1473 24.4%
2021 21.56 1175th 1489 21.1%
2022 22.16 1222nd 1514 19.3%
2023 15.37 1329th 1502 11.5%
2024 17.55 1317th 1505 12.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.87 73rd 86 15.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.69 704th 801 12.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.23 1098th 1332 17.6%
2019 21.49 1174th 1361 13.7%
2021 24.75 1054th 1329 20.7%
2022 21.17 1198th 1366 12.3%
2023 17.04 1310th 1437 8.8%
2024 21.31 1279th 1450 11.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.78 1043rd 1405 25.8%
2019 24.29 1168th 1424 18.0%
2021 19.58 1204th 1440 16.4%
2022 16.30 1317th 1458 9.7%
2023 14.38 1332nd 1459 8.7%
2024 13.84 1345th 1455 7.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.25 368th 897 59.0%
2019 20.25 803rd 878 8.5%
2021 21.49 587th 646 9.1%
2022 34.57 411th 634 35.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.63 61st 76 19.7%
2022 8.01 84th 85 1.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.18 1154th 1413 18.3%
2019 37.83 965th 1430 32.5%
2021 26.09 1066th 1444 26.2%
2022 28.66 1087th 1464 25.8%
2023 18.41 1262nd 1461 13.6%
2024 24.63 1173rd 1464 19.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.80 851st 927 8.2%
2019 22.15 835th 949 12.0%
2021 20.40 806th 896 10.0%
2022 18.61 846th 927 8.7%
2023 20.56 823rd 933 11.8%
2024 25.13 774th 924 16.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.81 885th 893 0.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.58 1097th 1178 6.9%
2019 22.78 1025th 1183 13.4%
2021 17.21 1071st 1172 8.6%
2022 22.48 1020th 1194 14.6%
2023 10.24 1134th 1183 4.1%
2024 11.35 1127th 1166 3.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wayne Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.45 414th 737 43.8%
2021 32.40 500th 741 32.5%
2022 25.30 603rd 786 23.3%
2023 41.89 438th 784 44.1%
2024 26.20 600th 793 24.3%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.72 117th 302 61.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.83 365th 639 42.9%
2021 18.53 557th 633 12.0%
2022 19.68 609th 689 11.6%
2023 38.00 470th 735 36.1%
2024 26.67 595th 743 19.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.36 301st 656 54.1%
2019 49.81 369th 684 46.1%
2021 32.50 473rd 706 33.0%
2022 16.89 643rd 733 12.3%
2023 42.62 417th 731 43.0%
2024 26.70 559th 738 24.3%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.24 102nd 475 78.5%
2019 49.64 210th 504 58.3%
2021 21.54 445th 478 6.9%
2022 24.49 379th 449 15.6%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.60 51st 57 10.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.15 535th 665 19.5%
2019 38.76 453rd 697 35.0%
2021 33.14 478th 711 32.8%
2022 33.83 503rd 748 32.8%
2023 38.56 464th 747 37.9%
2024 24.79 588th 751 21.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.40 434th 494 12.1%
2019 30.19 409th 519 21.2%
2021 23.73 444th 533 16.7%
2022 12.64 527th 550 4.2%
2023 34.18 377th 559 32.6%
2024 18.87 498th 560 11.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.30 491st 596 17.6%
2019 39.92 397th 624 36.4%
2021 33.69 424th 632 32.9%
2022 23.14 551st 658 16.3%
2023 31.74 473rd 656 27.9%
2024 26.22 514th 652 21.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.88 561st 626 10.4%
2024 15.87 545th 640 14.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.69 562nd 597 5.9%
2024 16.08 551st 613 10.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.57 566th 588 3.7%
2024 13.73 537th 602 10.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.05 516th 602 14.3%
2024 21.10 493rd 607 18.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.17 396th 434 8.8%
2024 19.40 394th 437 9.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wayne Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.24 516th 537 3.9%
2024 10.83 512th 553 7.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wayne Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 273 24 3 2 0 1 27 0 330
2016 417 89 8 15 1 2 32 0 564
2017 438 95 8 25 0 3 49 0 618
2018 335 132 4 32 0 0 51 0 554
2019 386 176 8 49 1 0 57 0 677
2020 454 270 8 85 1 1 63 0 882
2021 461 320 9 83 1 3 70 0 947
2022 458 308 7 82 1 4 65 0 925
2023 485 351 7 86 2 4 80 0 1015

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wayne Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 330 25.0 13.2 39.1
2016 564 36.0 15.6 32.6
2017 618 43.0 14.3 38.8
2018 554 40.7 13.5 22.4
2019 677 0.1 5207.6 30
2020 882 52.8 16.7 n/a
2021 947 61.4 15.4 n/a
2022 925 72.6 12.7 n/a
2023 1015 74.8 13.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wayne Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 330 25.0 13.2 39.1
2016 564 36.0 15.6 32.6
2017 618 43.0 14.3 38.8
2018 554 40.7 13.5 22.4
2019 677 0.1 5207.6 30
2020 882 52.8 16.7 n/a
2021 947 61.4 15.4 n/a
2022 925 72.6 12.7 n/a
2023 1015 74.8 13.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayne Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1114th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1329th of 1502 Elementary schools
 12.9%
Ranks 414th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 438th of 784 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne Preparatory Academy)5533.8
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Wayne Preparatory Academy)47.527.3
 20.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Preparatory Academy)26.727.3
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Wayne Preparatory Academy)45.342.9
 2.4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Preparatory Academy)38.216.2
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Wayne Preparatory Academy)47.424.3
 23.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Wayne Preparatory Academy)68.437.8
 30.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Preparatory Academy)44.440.8
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Wayne Preparatory Academy)60.538.2
 22.3%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Preparatory Academy)42.343.2
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Wayne Preparatory Academy)53.548.1
 5.4%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wayne Preparatory Academy)40.632.9
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Wayne Preparatory Academy)64.152.4
 11.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Wayne Preparatory Academy)85.970.7
 15.2%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6771015
 49.9%
African American176351
 99.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic4986
 75.5%
Pacific Islander04
White386485
 25.6%
Two or More Races5780
 40.4%

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Wayne Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 12.5% of North Carolina alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,015 students attended Wayne Preparatory Academy.

Students at Wayne Preparatory Academy are 48% White, 35% African American, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.


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