For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,496 students in 27530, NC (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,673 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 27530, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27530, NC are Wayne School Of Engineering, Grantham Elementary School and Rosewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27530 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27530, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27530, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne School Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 N Herman St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-0070
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-0070
Grades: 6-13
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Grantham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
174 Grantham School Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-5000
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-5000
Grades: K-4
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Rosewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Rosewood Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6050
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Rosewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 Charlie Braswell Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6040
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #55.
Rosewood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
541 Nc 581 South
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-5050
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Edgewood Cmty Developmental
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Peachtree St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5970
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5970
Grades: 5-12
| 59 students
Rank: #77.
Wayne Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Tommy's Road, Cottage B
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8085
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8085
Grades: K-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #88.
Grantham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3093 S Us Hwy 13
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-9999
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-9999
Grades: 5-8
| 334 students
Rank: #99.
North Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1108 North Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5950
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5950
Grades: PK-2
| 522 students
Rank: #1010.
Carver Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 Bunche Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-7222
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-7222
Grades: 3-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1111.
Goldsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Beech Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5930
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #1212.
Dillard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S Devereaux St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 580-9360
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 580-9360
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #1313.
Wayne Middle / High Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Lionel St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 580-3609
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 580-3609
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
27530, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belfast Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3100 Us 117 N
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Grades: 6-12
| 129 students
Eastern Controllers Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Stevens Mill Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
801 N Lionel St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Grades: 5-6
| 283 students
400 Old Smithfield Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Riverbend School Bldg. U4
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
415 S Virginia Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Grades: PK-4
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27530, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27530, NC include Wayne School Of Engineering, Grantham Elementary School and Rosewood High School.
How many public schools are located in 27530?
13 public schools are located in 27530.
What percentage of students in 27530 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 27530 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27530?
27530 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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