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Wayne County Public Schools

Wayne County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

35

public schools

Total Enrollment

18,850

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Wayne County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Wayne County has 3 district entries. Wayne County Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 33 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Goldsboro has the most listed schools, with 23 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 14 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

35

in Wayne County

Reported Enrollment

18,850

35 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

2

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary14
Middle9
High9
Other3

3 School Districts in Wayne County

Wayne County Public Schools

33 schools
17,558 students

Wayne Preparatory

1 school
1,015 students

Dillard Academy

1 school
277 students

35 Public Schools in Wayne County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 35 matching schools

Charles B Aycock High

Wayne County Public Schools

Pikeville, 27863 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,122 students

Southern Wayne High

Wayne County Public Schools

Dudley, 28333 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,066 students

Wayne Preparatory Academy

Wayne Preparatory

Goldsboro, 27530 / Suburb: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter1,015 students

Norwayne Middle

Wayne County Public Schools

Fremont, 27830 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle886 students

Spring Creek Elementary

Wayne County Public Schools

Goldsboro, 27534 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary829 students

Eastern Wayne High

Wayne County Public Schools

Goldsboro, 27534 / Suburb: Small

Listed only9–12High826 students

Brogden Primary

Wayne County Public Schools

Dudley, 28333 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary764 students

Spring Creek High

Wayne County Public Schools

Seven Springs, 28578 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High753 students

Northwest Elementary

Wayne County Public Schools

Pikeville, 27863 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary709 students

Northeast Elementary

Wayne County Public Schools

Pikeville, 27863 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary707 students

Meadow Lane Elementary

Wayne County Public Schools

Goldsboro, 27534 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary692 students

Rosewood Elementary

Wayne County Public Schools

Goldsboro, 27530 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary633 students

Spring Creek Middle

Wayne County Public Schools

Seven Springs, 28578 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle624 students

Brogden Middle

Wayne County Public Schools

Dudley, 28333 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle588 students

Tommy's Road Elementary

Wayne County Public Schools

Goldsboro, 27534 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary573 students

Carver Elementary

Wayne County Public Schools

Mount Olive, 28365 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary556 students

Eastern Wayne Elementary

Wayne County Public Schools

Goldsboro, 27534 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary525 students

North Drive Elementary

Wayne County Public Schools

Goldsboro, 27530 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–2Primary522 students

Goldsboro High

Wayne County Public Schools

Goldsboro, 27530 / City: Small

Listed only9–12High470 students

Rosewood High

Wayne County Public Schools

Goldsboro, 27530 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High469 students

Wayne County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Wayne County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Wayne County public school directory?

The directory lists 35 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Wayne County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Wayne County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Wayne County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Wayne County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Wayne County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Wayne County Education OverviewCounty school score: 23/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.