Southern Wayne High

Summary:

Southern Wayne High is a public high school located in Dudley, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,066. The school is part of the Wayne County Public Schools district, which is ranked 154 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southern Wayne High faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges compared to other high schools in the state. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (41.74%) and African American (29.64%) students compared to the state average. Academically, Southern Wayne High consistently ranks in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on end-of-course (EOC) assessments is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage (over 99%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to other high schools in the Wayne County Public Schools district, Southern Wayne High generally performs worse academically. For example, Eastern Wayne High and Rosewood High have higher EOC proficiency rates and better overall rankings than Southern Wayne High. However, one notable exception is Wayne Early/Middle College High, which is a high-performing school within the same district and has significantly higher EOC proficiency rates and a much higher statewide ranking (top 15%) compared to Southern Wayne High and other district schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 124 Walter Fulcher Rd
       Dudley, NC  28333


(919) 705-6060

District: Wayne County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
575th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,549 Help


Feeder schools for Southern Wayne High:

Elementary:    Carver Elementary
    Grantham Elementary
Middle:    Grantham Middle
    Mount Olive Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  1,066

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.7%
African American:
29.6%
White:
25.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Compare Details Southern Wayne High ranks worse than 89.8% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked high schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Southern Wayne High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.7%), African American (29.6%), White (25.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Wayne High is 19.1. 8 high schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Wayne High is $9,549. 5 high schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern Wayne High:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Wayne High 575th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Southern Wayne High 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 Southern Wayne High

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Rank History for all students at Southern Wayne High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.00 223rd 431 48.3%
2007 41.70 293rd 453 35.3%
2008 34.24 357th 477 25.2%
2009 29.52 387th 490 21.0%
2010 35.25 378th 499 24.2%
2011 36.24 383rd 506 24.3%
2012 23.06 409th 502 18.5%
2013 11.08 447th 505 11.5%
2014 10.24 406th 451 10.0%
2015 14.37 437th 531 17.7%
2016 11.21 438th 507 13.6%
2017 8.06 432nd 476 9.2%
2018 22.77 361st 469 23.0%
2019 15.64 435th 514 15.4%
2021 16.78 501st 594 15.7%
2022 13.63 550th 621 11.4%
2023 12.51 554th 626 11.5%
2024 12.48 575th 640 10.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southern Wayne High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.86 59th 124 52.4%
2023 15.61 225th 226 0.4%
2024 25.33 229th 262 12.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Wayne High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.66 334th 424 21.2%
2019 21.68 359th 446 19.5%
2021 22.66 342nd 432 20.8%
2022 14.28 518th 544 4.8%
2023 15.87 538th 597 9.9%
2024 20.11 511th 613 16.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Southern Wayne High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.38 363rd 449 19.2%
2019 10.69 443rd 475 6.7%
2021 13.65 417th 475 12.2%
2022 9.48 553rd 594 6.9%
2023 10.48 544th 588 7.5%
2024 9.87 567th 602 5.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southern Wayne High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.80 177th 349 49.3%
2019 42.81 190th 364 47.8%
2021 34.07 215th 334 35.6%
2022 13.99 330th 330 0.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southern Wayne High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.39 69th 100 31.0%
2019 27.33 281st 325 13.5%
2021 60.94 147th 337 56.4%
2022 28.23 338th 398 15.1%
2023 25.32 358th 403 11.2%
2024 10.14 392nd 403 2.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Southern Wayne High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.31 370th 463 20.1%
2019 17.43 409th 488 16.2%
2021 17.78 396th 481 17.7%
2022 17.71 497th 585 15.0%
2023 13.75 538th 602 10.6%
2024 14.40 538th 607 11.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Southern Wayne High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.76 267th 359 25.6%
2019 21.99 311th 369 15.7%
2021 23.96 288th 364 20.9%
2022 15.86 406th 430 5.6%
2023 18.47 388th 434 10.6%
2024 22.24 372nd 437 14.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southern Wayne High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.13 270th 340 20.6%
2019 18.13 317th 354 10.5%
2021 18.85 321st 370 13.2%
2022 18.76 389th 436 10.8%
2023 12.76 430th 449 4.2%
2024 14.28 425th 454 6.4%
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Rank History for White students at Southern Wayne High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.26 305th 427 28.6%
2019 18.07 383rd 444 13.7%
2021 23.01 336th 439 23.5%
2022 18.76 463rd 534 13.3%
2023 15.26 486th 537 9.5%
2024 12.91 504th 553 8.9%
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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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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Southern Wayne High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 682 434 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1121
1989 681 428 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
1990 602 405 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1014
1991 624 394 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1032
1992 594 385 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 999
1993 799 552 5 24 1 n/a n/a 0 1381
1994 750 573 3 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1359
1995 749 586 7 29 2 n/a n/a 0 1373
1996 749 586 7 29 2 n/a n/a 0 1373
1997 772 604 7 27 3 n/a n/a 0 1413
1998 788 600 11 51 1 n/a n/a 0 1451
1999 768 596 11 54 0 n/a n/a 0 1429
2000 717 614 11 47 2 n/a n/a 0 1391
2001 660 580 12 50 4 n/a n/a 0 1306
2002 547 560 6 49 3 n/a n/a 0 1165
2003 547 560 6 49 3 n/a n/a 0 1165
2004 507 577 4 63 2 n/a n/a 0 1153
2005 501 565 4 65 2 n/a n/a 0 1137
2006 493 571 6 86 1 n/a n/a 0 1157
2007 481 544 5 85 1 n/a n/a 17 1133
2008 412 508 5 101 1 n/a n/a 21 1048
2009 426 553 5 118 1 n/a n/a 0 1103
2010 417 514 5 118 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
2011 366 434 6 157 0 0 64 0 1027
2012 344 422 6 196 3 0 67 0 1038
2013 349 361 6 244 5 0 70 0 1035
2014 334 345 5 272 4 0 65 0 1025
2015 361 396 9 305 3 0 46 0 1120
2016 350 397 6 315 1 1 41 0 1111
2017 318 414 2 328 1 1 30 0 1094
2018 311 399 1 354 1 1 30 0 1097
2019 312 380 1 343 1 2 31 0 1070
2020 318 349 1 363 1 1 31 0 1064
2021 300 312 1 375 0 1 33 0 1022
2022 271 292 2 414 0 1 27 0 1007
2023 270 316 2 445 0 0 33 0 1066

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 Southern Wayne High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1121 63.0 17.7 16.2
1989 1118 73.0 15.3 29.4
1990 1014 73.0 13.8 33.5
1991 1032 73.0 14.1 32.9
1992 999 70.0 14.2 9.2
1993 1381 83.0 16.6 13.3
1994 1359 83.0 16.4 19.2
1995 1373 83.0 16.5 23.7
1996 1373 83.0 16.5 23.7
1997 1413 84.0 16.8 23
1998 1451 89.0 16.3 21.3
1999 1429 89.0 16.1 30.9
2000 1391 89.0 15.6 31.4
2001 1306 87.0 15.0 32.5
2002 1165 91.0 12.8 37.9
2003 1165 91.0 12.8 37.9
2004 1153 85.0 13.6 41.8
2005 1137 78.0 14.6 44.9
2006 1157 78.0 14.8 46.4
2007 1133 75.2 15.1 53
2008 1048 77.9 13.5 53.5
2009 1103 77.9 14.2 52.7
2010 1054 75.9 13.8 58
2011 1027 72.6 14.1 60
2012 1038 72.6 14.2 62.3
2013 1035 70.0 14.7 64.4
2014 1025 68.5 14.9 66.1
2015 1120 70.0 16.0 65.1
2016 1111 69.0 16.1 64.8
2017 1094 71.0 15.4 67.6
2018 1097 69.5 15.7 97.5
2019 1070 71.1 15.0 99.7
2020 1064 75.4 14.1 98
2021 1022 70.5 14.4 99.7
2022 1007 65.0 15.4 98.9
2023 1066 55.6 19.1 99.2

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 Southern Wayne High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1121 63.0 17.7 16.2
1989 1118 73.0 15.3 29.4
1990 1014 73.0 13.8 33.5
1991 1032 73.0 14.1 32.9
1992 999 70.0 14.2 9.2
1993 1381 83.0 16.6 13.3
1994 1359 83.0 16.4 19.2
1995 1373 83.0 16.5 23.7
1996 1373 83.0 16.5 23.7
1997 1413 84.0 16.8 23
1998 1451 89.0 16.3 21.3
1999 1429 89.0 16.1 30.9
2000 1391 89.0 15.6 31.4
2001 1306 87.0 15.0 32.5
2002 1165 91.0 12.8 37.9
2003 1165 91.0 12.8 37.9
2004 1153 85.0 13.6 41.8
2005 1137 78.0 14.6 44.9
2006 1157 78.0 14.8 46.4
2007 1133 75.2 15.1 53
2008 1048 77.9 13.5 53.5
2009 1103 77.9 14.2 52.7
2010 1054 75.9 13.8 58
2011 1027 72.6 14.1 60
2012 1038 72.6 14.2 62.3
2013 1035 70.0 14.7 64.4
2014 1025 68.5 14.9 66.1
2015 1120 70.0 16.0 65.1
2016 1111 69.0 16.1 64.8
2017 1094 71.0 15.4 67.6
2018 1097 69.5 15.7 97.5
2019 1070 71.1 15.0 99.7
2020 1064 75.4 14.1 98
2021 1022 70.5 14.4 99.7
2022 1007 65.0 15.4 98.9
2023 1066 55.6 19.1 99.2

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 Southern Wayne High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $903 (9.5%) $8,646 (90.5%) $9,549

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Wayne High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 435th of 514 High schoolsRanks 554th of 626 High schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Southern Wayne High)37.533.8
 3.7%
   End of Course Biology (Wayne County Public Schools)46.345.9
 0.4%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Southern Wayne High)46.732.3
 14.4%
   End of Course English II (Wayne County Public Schools)49.541.4
 8.1%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Southern Wayne High)9.815.5
 5.7%
   End of Course Math I (Wayne County Public Schools)27.527.9
 0.4%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Southern Wayne High)15.425.1
 9.7%
   End of Course Math III (Wayne County Public Schools)2737.3
 10.3%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10701066
 0.4%
African American380316
 16.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic343445
 29.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White312270
 13.5%
Two or More Races3133
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%99.2%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Wayne High

Southern Wayne High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carver Elementary
Elementary : Grantham Elementary
Middle : Grantham Middle
Middle : Mount Olive Middle

Southern Wayne High ranks in the bottom 10.2% of North Carolina high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,066 students attended Southern Wayne High.

Students at Southern Wayne High are 42% Hispanic, 30% African American, 25% White, 3% Two or more races.


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