Wayne Early / Middle College High

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Wayne Early / Middle College High ranks 82 nd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wayne Early / Middle College High is a public high school in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 228. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top in the state, outpacing nearby schools and the district as a whole on key academic measures.

Wayne Early / Middle College High's academic excellence is evident in its strong proficiency rates on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, which are significantly higher than the Wayne County Public Schools district and state averages across all subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 83.9% in Biology, 78.6% in English II, 97.8% in Math I, and 92.7% in Math III, compared to the district averages of 42%, 46.9%, 39.7%, and 41.8%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Wayne Early / Middle College High's academic achievements are impressive, the school faces some challenges. Its student-teacher ratio is relatively high, ranging from 20.1 to 21.6 over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby high schools like Southern Wayne High, Spring Creek High, Charles B Aycock High, Rosewood High, and Eastern Wayne High. Additionally, the school's performance for gifted and talented students has been more variable, ranging from a 2-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 4-star rating in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3000 Wayne Memorial Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27534

(919) 739-7070

District: Wayne County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,418

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 228

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.7%

White:

36.8%

African American:

16.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wayne Early / Middle College High ranks better than 87.2% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 9 ranked high schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wayne Early / Middle College High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.7%), White (36.8%), African American (16.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wayne County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayne Early / Middle College High is 20.3, which is the highest among 10 high schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Wayne Early / Middle College High employs 11.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayne Early / Middle College High is $8,418. 8 high schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayne Early / Middle College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Early / Middle College High 82^nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Wayne Early / Middle College High in the ranking list.)

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Wayne County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Wayne Early / Middle College High

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Rank History for all students at Wayne Early / Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	94.16	37^th	594	93.8%
2022	91.19	66^th	621	89.4%
2023	90.12	68^th	626	89.1%
2024	89.54	82^nd	640	87.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne Early / Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	93.22	54^th	544	90.1%
2023	93.76	60^th	597	89.9%
2024	92.30	72^nd	613	88.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Wayne Early / Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	90.25	56^th	594	90.6%
2023	87.29	80^th	588	86.4%
2024	87.81	83^rd	602	86.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wayne Early / Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	65.23	149^th	398	62.6%
2023	73.99	93^rd	403	76.9%
2024	53.36	245^th	403	39.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Wayne Early / Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	95.41	37^th	585	93.7%
2023	88.94	88^th	602	85.4%
2024	89.41	89^th	607	85.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Wayne Early / Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	97.32	19^th	430	95.6%
2024	91.90	45^th	437	89.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wayne Early / Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	95.86	27^th	436	93.8%
2023	96.49	26^th	449	94.2%
2024	95.57	32^nd	454	93.0%

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Rank History for White students at Wayne Early / Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	91.12	48^th	534	91.0%
2023	81.82	102^nd	537	81.0%
2024	79.28	120^th	553	78.3%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Wayne Early / Middle College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	45	11	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	2	61
2008	86	22	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	3	120
2009	113	42	4	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	170
2010	134	49	8	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	207
2011	143	47	11	30	1	0	16	0	248
2012	135	51	11	42	1	0	15	0	255
2013	132	49	15	44	0	1	13	0	254
2014	117	53	13	49	0	1	13	0	246
2015	118	55	14	58	0	1	10	0	256
2016	106	52	16	64	0	1	10	0	249
2017	103	55	11	76	0	0	8	0	253
2018	99	51	11	79	1	0	6	0	247
2019	100	55	8	75	0	0	5	0	243
2020	94	51	7	72	0	0	12	0	236
2021	102	48	8	74	0	0	6	0	238
2022	85	41	10	82	0	0	10	0	228
2023	84	37	12	86	0	0	9	0	228

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 Wayne Early / Middle College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	61	1.8	33.9	n/a
2008	120	6.6	18.2	30.8
2009	170	10.5	16.2	27.1
2010	207	11.0	18.8	28.5
2011	248	11.0	22.5	31.5
2012	255	12.0	21.2	40
2013	254	12.0	21.1	39.4
2014	246	12.0	20.5	39.4
2015	256	12.0	21.3	39.1
2016	249	12.0	20.7	46.2
2017	253	12.0	21.0	49.4
2018	247	11.0	22.4	44.9
2019	243	11.8	20.4	54.7
2020	236	11.8	19.8	35.6
2021	238	11.0	21.6	31.9
2022	228	11.3	20.1	29.8
2023	228	11.2	20.3	51.8

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 Early / Middle College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	61	1.8	33.9	n/a
2008	120	6.6	18.2	30.8
2009	170	10.5	16.2	27.1
2010	207	11.0	18.8	28.5
2011	248	11.0	22.5	31.5
2012	255	12.0	21.2	40
2013	254	12.0	21.1	39.4
2014	246	12.0	20.5	39.4
2015	256	12.0	21.3	39.1
2016	249	12.0	20.7	46.2
2017	253	12.0	21.0	49.4
2018	247	11.0	22.4	44.9
2019	243	11.8	20.4	54.7
2020	236	11.8	19.8	35.6
2021	238	11.0	21.6	31.9
2022	228	11.3	20.1	29.8
2023	228	11.2	20.3	51.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wayne Early / Middle College High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$325 (3.9%)	$8,093 (96.1%)	$8,418

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayne Early / Middle College High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Wayne Early / Middle College High)	87.3	96.5	9.2%
End of Course Biology (Wayne County Public Schools)	46.3	45.9	0.4%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Wayne Early / Middle College High)	80	87.9	7.9%
End of Course English II (Wayne County Public Schools)	49.5	41.4	8.1%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Wayne Early / Middle College High)	83.3	61.7	21.6%
End of Course Math I (Wayne County Public Schools)	27.5	27.9	0.4%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Wayne Early / Middle College High)	73.7	98.2	24.5%
End of Course Math III (Wayne County Public Schools)	27	37.3	10.3%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	243	228	6.2%
African American	55	37	32.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	12	50%
Hispanic	75	86	14.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	100	84	16%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.7%	51.8%	3%

Schools Near Wayne Early / Middle College High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wayne Early / Middle College High	Public	9-12	3000 Wayne Memorial Drive	Goldsboro	27534	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 739-7070	228	11	20.3	51.8%	84 (36.8%)	37 (16.2%)	86 (37.7%)	12 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	89.5	82^nd of 640 public high schools	87.2%		90.1	68^th of 626 public high schools	89.1%	14	83.9	78.6	97.8	92.7								$8,418	$325	$8,093
Edgewood Cmty Developmental	Public	10-12	1601 Peachtree St	Goldsboro	27530	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 731-5970	59	3	17.4	94.9%	17 (28.8%)	29 (49.2%)	8 (13.6%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)								(n/a)												$24,484	$5,963	$18,522
Goldsboro High	Public	9-12	901 E Beech Street	Goldsboro	27530	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 731-5930	470	38	12.3	97.0%	12 (2.6%)	404 (86.0%)	36 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.4%)	8.6	603^rd of 640 public high schools	5.8%		5.8	602^nd of 626 public high schools	3.8%	1	24.3	23.3	11.0	32.4								$11,741	$1,335	$10,407
Wayne School of Engineering	Public	6-12	700 N Herman St	Goldsboro	27530	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 734-0070	433	24	17.8	99.3%	263 (60.7%)	79 (18.2%)	67 (15.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	83.3	120^th of 640 public high schools	81.3%		78.8	134^th of 626 public high schools	78.6%	14	78.3	95.0	46.2	75.9	91.0	87.9	92.4	89.6	81.8	93.9		$7,192	$332	$6,860
Wayne Middle / High Academy	Public	6-12	801 N Lionel St	Goldsboro	27530	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 580-3609	37	10	3.7	91.9%	3 (8.1%)	29 (78.4%)	5 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.8	625^th of 640 public high schools	2.3%					(n/a)	11.8			12.5	8.7			27.3	15.8	8.8	22.9	$17,211	$1,677	$15,535
Eastern Wayne High	Public	9-12	1135 New Hope Road	Goldsboro	27534	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 751-7120	826	50	16.5	99.3%	168 (20.3%)	488 (59.1%)	121 (14.6%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.5%)	21.1	508^th of 640 public high schools	20.6%		11.1	568^th of 626 public high schools	9.3%	60	28.7	45.2	35.6	25.6								$9,800	$921	$8,879
Rosewood High	Public	9-12	900 Rosewood Road	Goldsboro	27530	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 705-6050	469	29	15.9	98.7%	278 (59.3%)	85 (18.1%)	74 (15.8%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.9%)	36.6	396^th of 640 public high schools	38.1%		39.2	361^st of 626 public high schools	42.3%	35	54.3	54.6	40.0	36.4								$10,220	$987	$9,233
Charles B Aycock High	Public	9-12	5460 US 117 North	Pikeville	27863	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 242-3400	1,122	64	17.4	99.7%	600 (53.5%)	268 (23.9%)	169 (15.1%)	16 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (6.1%)	46.5	319^th of 640 public high schools	50.2%		40	353^rd of 626 public high schools	43.6%	34	48.4	47.0	66.0	57.3								$8,936	$829	$8,107
Bertie High	Public	9-12	716 US Hwy 13 North	Windsor	27983	Bertie County	Bertie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 794-3034	442	30	14.9	99.3%	36 (8.1%)	384 (86.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	19.6	519^th of 640 public high schools	18.9%		12.8	552^nd of 626 public high schools	11.8%	33	46.9	35.9	14.0	37.8								$14,631	$2,772	$11,859
Southern Wayne High	Public	9-12	124 Walter Fulcher Rd	Dudley	28333	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 705-6060	1,066	56	19.1	99.2%	270 (25.3%)	316 (29.6%)	445 (41.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.1%)	12.5	575^th of 640 public high schools	10.2%		12.5	554^th of 626 public high schools	11.5%	21	29.6	35.2	19.9	20.6								$9,549	$903	$8,646

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne Early / Middle College High

Is Wayne Early / Middle College High a good school?

Wayne Early / Middle College High ranks 82^nd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Wayne Early / Middle College High?

Students at Wayne Early / Middle College High are 38% Hispanic, 37% White, 16% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Wayne Early / Middle College High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 228 students attended Wayne Early / Middle College High.

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