Best Schools in Wayne County, NC
Wayne County, NC has a total of 45 schools including 15 high schools, 9 middle schools and 18 elementary schools. A total of 20,691 students attend Wayne County, NC schools. On average, schools in Wayne County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wayne County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Wayne County, NC
Wayne County, NC has 15 high schools with 6,984 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wayne County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wayne County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Wayne Early / Middle College High
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 228 Students
2. Wayne School Of Engineering
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 13 • 433 Students
3. Charles B Aycock High
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1122 Students
4. Rosewood High
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
5. Eastern Wayne High
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 826 Students
6. Spring Creek High
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
7. Edgewood Cmty Developmental
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 59 Students
8. Southern Wayne High
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
9. Goldsboro High
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 470 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wayne County, NC
Wayne County, NC has 9 middle schools with 4,359 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wayne County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wayne County exceed expectations.
1. Norwayne Middle
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
2. Rosewood Middle
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 322 Students
3. Spring Creek Middle
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 624 Students
4. Eastern Wayne Middle
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
5. Greenwood Middle
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 413 Students
6. Mount Olive Middle
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 377 Students
7. Grantham Middle
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 334 Students
8. Brogden Middle
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 588 Students
9. Dillard Middle
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne County, NC
Wayne County, NC has 18 elementary schools with 8,296 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wayne County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wayne County exceed expectations.
1. Northeast Elementary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
2. Northwest Elementary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 709 Students
3. Fremont Stars Elementary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
4. Grantham Elementary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 435 Students
5. Meadow Lane Elementary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
6. Rosewood Elementary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
7. Spring Creek Elementary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 829 Students
8. Tommy's Road Elementary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 573 Students
9. Brogden Primary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 764 Students
10. Carver Elementary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 556 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wayne County, NC has a total population of 117,333 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wayne County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wayne County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wayne County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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