Wayne Early / Middle College High School

3000 Wayne Memorial Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 221 students in grades 9-13, Wayne Early / Middle College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wayne Early / Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Wayne Early / Middle College High School's student population of 221 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
221 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wayne Early / Middle College High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Early / Middle College High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#114 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wayne Early / Middle College High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wayne Early / Middle College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wayne Early / Middle College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wayne Early / Middle College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wayne Early / Middle College High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
38%
20%
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Black
16%
25%
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White
37%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wayne Early / Middle College High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Wayne Early / Middle College High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wayne Early / Middle College High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wayne Early / Middle College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wayne Early / Middle College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayne Early / Middle College High School's ranking?
Wayne Early / Middle College High School is ranked #114 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wayne Early / Middle College High School often compared to?
Wayne Early / Middle College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Middle / High Academy, Wayne School Of Engineering by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne Early / Middle College High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne Early / Middle College High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wayne Early / Middle College High School?
221 students attend Wayne Early / Middle College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Wayne Early / Middle College High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Early / Middle College High School?
Wayne Early / Middle College High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wayne Early / Middle College High School offer ?
Wayne Early / Middle College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Wayne Early / Middle College High School part of?
Wayne Early / Middle College High School is part of Wayne County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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