Greenwood Middle

Summary:

Greenwood Middle is a public middle school in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serving 413 students in grades 5-8. As part of the Wayne County Public Schools district, Greenwood Middle stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and exceptional support for certain student subgroups.

Greenwood Middle's student body is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (46.73%) and Hispanic (20.58%) students. Academically, the school outperforms the district and state averages in various subjects and grade levels, with 6th-grade math proficiency at 65.8% compared to the district's 49.4% and the state's 54.3%. Greenwood Middle also shines for specific student groups, ranking 84th out of 560 North Carolina middle schools for African American students and 84th out of 356 for English Language Learners in math proficiency, both earning 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. The school's exceptional performance for military-connected students is particularly noteworthy, as it ranks 6th out of 58 North Carolina middle schools in this category and earns 5 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars.

While Greenwood Middle faces challenges, such as an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has shown consistent improvement over the years. Its statewide ranking has risen from 445 out of 737 North Carolina middle schools in 2018-2019 to 298 out of 793 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding increase in its SchoolDigger star rating from 2 to 3. Compared to nearby schools in the Wayne County Public Schools district, Greenwood Middle generally outperforms its peers, though it still lags behind some higher-performing schools like Rosewood Middle and Norwayne Middle.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 3209 E Ash Street
       Goldsboro, NC  27534-4592


(919) 751-7100

District: Wayne County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
298th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,327 Help


Students who attend Greenwood Middle usually attend:

High:    Eastern Wayne High

Feeder schools for Greenwood Middle:

Elementary:    Meadow Lane Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.7%
White:
21.3%
Hispanic:
20.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Greenwood Middle ranks better than 62.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Greenwood Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.7%), White (21.3%), Hispanic (20.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenwood Middle is 16.4, which is the 2nd best among 9 middle schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenwood Middle is $10,327, which is the 3rd highest among 9 middle schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greenwood Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood Middle 298th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Greenwood Middle in the ranking list.)

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Wayne County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County Public Schools 154th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greenwood Middle

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Rank History for all students at Greenwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.41 245th 598 59.0%
2007 67.78 193rd 606 68.2%
2008 55.90 296th 620 52.3%
2009 67.34 212th 630 66.3%
2010 57.93 328th 640 48.8%
2011 61.56 280th 648 56.8%
2012 60.64 303rd 662 54.2%
2013 48.64 340th 673 49.5%
2014 45.29 331st 627 47.2%
2015 45.75 392nd 705 44.4%
2016 39.25 443rd 692 36.0%
2017 40.77 434th 694 37.5%
2018 42.99 422nd 691 38.9%
2019 42.86 445th 737 39.6%
2021 44.67 396th 741 46.6%
2022 43.35 438th 786 44.3%
2023 47.27 402nd 784 48.7%
2024 58.77 298th 793 62.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Greenwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.92 84th 356 76.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Greenwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.52 259th 473 45.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Greenwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.25 253rd 604 58.1%
2019 47.83 340th 639 46.8%
2021 44.35 330th 633 47.9%
2022 49.37 309th 689 55.2%
2023 42.06 423rd 735 42.4%
2024 68.46 165th 743 77.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Greenwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.58 434th 656 33.8%
2019 38.12 457th 684 33.2%
2021 45.97 362nd 706 48.7%
2022 38.44 452nd 733 38.3%
2023 43.85 406th 731 44.5%
2024 61.71 258th 738 65.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Greenwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.88 125th 475 73.7%
2019 70.86 79th 504 84.3%
2021 39.18 285th 478 40.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Greenwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.70 30th 127 76.4%
2019 52.30 261st 416 37.3%
2021 35.59 362nd 448 19.2%
2023 58.78 222nd 452 50.9%
2024 66.23 133rd 461 71.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Greenwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.32 31st 45 31.1%
2019 55.64 20th 48 58.3%
2021 55.49 27th 57 52.6%
2022 57.45 27th 58 53.4%
2023 78.94 9th 54 83.3%
2024 81.92 6th 58 89.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Greenwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.99 401st 665 39.7%
2019 43.54 417th 697 40.2%
2021 44.32 386th 711 45.7%
2022 47.20 387th 748 48.3%
2023 48.04 372nd 747 50.2%
2024 52.51 337th 751 55.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Greenwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.00 190th 494 61.5%
2019 54.43 186th 519 64.2%
2021 56.11 163rd 533 69.4%
2022 48.67 233rd 550 57.6%
2023 57.16 176th 559 68.5%
2024 77.80 84th 560 85.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Greenwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.09 106th 472 77.5%
2019 49.19 241st 493 51.1%
2021 64.65 128th 522 75.5%
2022 50.59 252nd 541 53.4%
2023 53.60 225th 553 59.3%
2024 59.13 192nd 564 66.0%
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Rank History for White students at Greenwood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.96 231st 596 61.2%
2019 66.26 198th 624 68.3%
2021 44.46 335th 632 47.0%
2022 53.33 288th 658 56.2%
2023 55.33 274th 656 58.2%
2024 46.26 349th 652 46.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

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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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Greenwood Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 439 233 14 11 1 n/a n/a 0 698
1989 453 233 13 11 3 n/a n/a 0 713
1990 476 241 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1991 491 250 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1992 513 255 19 14 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1993 400 201 9 15 1 n/a n/a 0 626
1994 428 201 8 18 1 n/a n/a 0 656
1995 457 201 17 14 2 n/a n/a 0 691
1996 457 201 17 14 2 n/a n/a 0 691
1997 398 207 18 16 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1998 402 231 22 13 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 374 275 12 20 1 n/a n/a 0 682
2000 390 284 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2001 369 292 10 22 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2002 283 279 20 23 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2003 283 279 20 23 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2004 252 291 43 15 2 n/a n/a 0 603
2005 243 307 25 17 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2006 240 260 18 22 2 n/a n/a 0 542
2007 207 268 12 32 2 n/a n/a 37 558
2008 175 332 10 33 1 n/a n/a 32 583
2009 169 382 11 30 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2010 151 329 11 44 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2011 151 249 14 57 1 1 51 0 524
2012 149 283 25 58 1 1 36 0 553
2013 133 275 17 58 1 1 40 0 525
2014 120 279 22 61 1 1 40 0 524
2015 107 266 10 62 1 0 30 0 476
2016 102 260 17 78 0 2 25 0 484
2017 91 245 17 75 0 1 30 0 459
2018 103 251 13 86 3 0 23 0 479
2019 82 209 7 68 1 0 19 0 386
2020 86 190 6 63 2 1 33 0 381
2021 89 173 10 55 1 1 21 0 350
2022 102 185 14 79 0 0 23 0 403
2023 88 193 12 85 0 1 34 0 413

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Greenwood Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 698 43.0 16.2 21.9
1989 713 47.0 15.1 41.8
1990 737 46.0 16.0 46.7
1991 762 46.0 16.5 45.1
1992 801 48.0 16.6 15.1
1993 626 43.0 14.6 28.8
1994 656 42.0 15.6 22
1995 691 44.0 15.7 21.4
1996 691 44.0 15.7 21.4
1997 639 45.0 14.2 23.6
1998 668 49.0 13.6 26.6
1999 682 49.0 13.9 39
2000 697 49.0 14.2 42.8
2001 693 43.0 16.1 39.1
2002 605 47.0 12.9 47.3
2003 605 47.0 12.9 47.3
2004 603 42.0 14.4 50.2
2005 593 47.0 12.6 45.7
2006 542 47.0 11.5 43.7
2007 558 39.5 14.1 49.7
2008 583 40.2 14.5 57
2009 593 40.5 14.6 47.7
2010 535 33.5 15.9 56.8
2011 524 33.0 15.8 59.5
2012 553 33.0 16.7 63.1
2013 525 34.0 15.4 69.3
2014 524 32.0 16.3 67.9
2015 476 31.0 15.3 69.3
2016 484 28.0 17.2 69.2
2017 459 30.4 15.0 74.5
2018 479 30.5 15.7 96
2019 386 26.9 14.3 99.2
2020 381 24.9 15.2 99.2
2021 350 21.5 16.2 99.1
2022 403 26.6 15.1 97.8
2023 413 25.1 16.4 99.3

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 Greenwood Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 698 43.0 16.2 21.9
1989 713 47.0 15.1 41.8
1990 737 46.0 16.0 46.7
1991 762 46.0 16.5 45.1
1992 801 48.0 16.6 15.1
1993 626 43.0 14.6 28.8
1994 656 42.0 15.6 22
1995 691 44.0 15.7 21.4
1996 691 44.0 15.7 21.4
1997 639 45.0 14.2 23.6
1998 668 49.0 13.6 26.6
1999 682 49.0 13.9 39
2000 697 49.0 14.2 42.8
2001 693 43.0 16.1 39.1
2002 605 47.0 12.9 47.3
2003 605 47.0 12.9 47.3
2004 603 42.0 14.4 50.2
2005 593 47.0 12.6 45.7
2006 542 47.0 11.5 43.7
2007 558 39.5 14.1 49.7
2008 583 40.2 14.5 57
2009 593 40.5 14.6 47.7
2010 535 33.5 15.9 56.8
2011 524 33.0 15.8 59.5
2012 553 33.0 16.7 63.1
2013 525 34.0 15.4 69.3
2014 524 32.0 16.3 67.9
2015 476 31.0 15.3 69.3
2016 484 28.0 17.2 69.2
2017 459 30.4 15.0 74.5
2018 479 30.5 15.7 96
2019 386 26.9 14.3 99.2
2020 381 24.9 15.2 99.2
2021 350 21.5 16.2 99.1
2022 403 26.6 15.1 97.8
2023 413 25.1 16.4 99.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Greenwood Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,454 (14.1%) $8,873 (85.9%) $10,327

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenwood Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 445th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 402nd of 784 Middle schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Middle)60.544.1
 16.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)47.740.8
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Greenwood Middle)49.443
 6.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)41.433.1
 8.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Greenwood Middle)61.752.7
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Wayne County Public Schools)56.952.1
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Middle)61.854.6
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)46.543.7
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Greenwood Middle)51.539.8
 11.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)42.939
 3.9%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Middle)48.839.8
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)47.338.2
 9.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Greenwood Middle)44.243.2
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)45.638.2
 7.4%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Greenwood Middle)63.971.1
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)47.944.2
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Greenwood Middle)45.449.4
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)43.438.6
 4.8%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Greenwood Middle)68.559
 9.5%
   8th Grade Science (Wayne County Public Schools)68.758.6
 10.1%
   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 Students386413
 7%
African American209193
 7.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian712
 71.4%
Hispanic6885
 25%
Pacific Islander01
White8288
 7.3%
Two or More Races1934
 78.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%99.3%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Greenwood Middle usually go on to attend Eastern Wayne High

Students at Greenwood Middle are 47% African American, 21% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Greenwood Middle.

Greenwood Middle ranks 298th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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