Serving 37 students in grades 6-12, Wayne Middle / High Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Middle / High Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wayne Middle / High Academy's student population of 37 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wayne Middle / High Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Middle / High Academy is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2579 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
78%
25%
White
14%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Middle / High Academy's ranking?
Wayne Middle / High Academy is ranked #2579 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wayne Middle / High Academy often compared to?
Wayne Middle / High Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Early / Middle College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wayne Middle / High Academy?
37 students attend Wayne Middle / High Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wayne Middle / High Academy students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Middle / High Academy?
Wayne Middle / High Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wayne Middle / High Academy offer ?
Wayne Middle / High Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Wayne Middle / High Academy part of?
Wayne Middle / High Academy is part of Wayne County School District.
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