Wayne Early / Middle College High

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.


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Public 9-12

 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive
       Goldsboro, NC  27534


(919) 739-7070

District: Wayne County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,418 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  228

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.7%
White:
36.8%
African American:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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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...)
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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
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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...)
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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 82nd 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 154th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.16 37th 594 93.8%
2022 91.19 66th 621 89.4%
2023 90.12 68th 626 89.1%
2024 89.54 82nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.22 54th 544 90.1%
2023 93.76 60th 597 89.9%
2024 92.30 72nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.25 56th 594 90.6%
2023 87.29 80th 588 86.4%
2024 87.81 83rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.23 149th 398 62.6%
2023 73.99 93rd 403 76.9%
2024 53.36 245th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.41 37th 585 93.7%
2023 88.94 88th 602 85.4%
2024 89.41 89th 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 19th 430 95.6%
2024 91.90 45th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.86 27th 436 93.8%
2023 96.49 26th 449 94.2%
2024 95.57 32nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.12 48th 534 91.0%
2023 81.82 102nd 537 81.0%
2024 79.28 120th 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.

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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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wayne Early / Middle College High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Wayne Early / Middle College High)87.396.5
 9.2%
   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 (Wayne Early / Middle College High)8087.9
 7.9%
   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 (Wayne Early / Middle College High)83.361.7
 21.6%
   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 (Wayne Early / Middle College High)73.798.2
 24.5%
   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 Students243228
 6.2%
African American5537
 32.7%
American Indian00
Asian812
 50%
Hispanic7586
 14.7%
Pacific Islander00
White10084
 16%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%51.8%
 3%


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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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