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Southern Wayne High

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Rural: Fringe

Reported Enrollment

1,066

students

District

Wayne County Public Schools

County Context Score

23/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

124 Walter Fulcher Rd, Dudley, NC, 28333

School District

Wayne County Public Schools

NCES Identifiers

School ID
370488001963
District ID
3704880

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

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,066 students

School Setting

Rural: Fringe

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Southern Wayne High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Wayne County has 35 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 33 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Southern Wayne High tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Wayne County Public Schools, Wayne County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Southern Wayne High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Wayne County Public Schools.

School scale

1,066 students

Southern Wayne High reports 1,066 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 8 other high schools in Wayne County with enrollment data, 7 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 470 students.

County peer set

9 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 470 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

33 district schools

Wayne County Public Schools lists 13 primary, 9 middle, 9 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

13

Middle

9

High

9

Other

2

Nearby context inside Wayne County Public Schools

Brogden PrimaryPK–4 · Primary · 764 studentsListed
Carver ElementaryPK–4 · Primary · 556 studentsListed
Carver Heights Elementary3–5 · Primary · 423 studentsListed
Eastern Wayne ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 525 studentsListed
Fremont STARS ElementaryPK–5 · Primary · 241 studentsListed
Grantham ElementaryKG–4 · Primary · 435 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Charles B Aycock High9–121,122 students
Eastern Wayne High9–12826 students
Spring Creek High9–12753 students
Goldsboro High9–12470 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Southern Wayne High a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Wayne County Public Schools.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Southern Wayne High?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Southern Wayne High data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Southern Wayne High with nearby schools?

Southern Wayne High should be compared with 9 high schools in Wayne County, plus other schools in Wayne County Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Southern Wayne High?

Before using Southern Wayne High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Wayne County Public Schools.

Part of Wayne County Public Schools

Southern Wayne High is one of 33 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 17,558 students across 33 schools.

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Schools in District

33

Reported Enrollment

17,558

33 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Carver Heights Elementary3–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Dillard Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Edgewood Cmty Developmental5–12 · HighListed only
  • Goldsboro High9–12 · HighListed only
  • North Drive ElementaryPK–2 · PrimaryListed only
  • Brogden Middle5–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Brogden PrimaryPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
  • Carver ElementaryPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
  • Charles B Aycock High9–12 · HighProfile
  • Eastern Wayne ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

Charles B Aycock High

Grades 9–12
1,122 students
RegularProfile

Eastern Wayne High

Grades 9–12
826 students
RegularListed only

Spring Creek High

Grades 9–12
753 students
RegularListed only

Goldsboro High

Grades 9–12
470 students
RegularListed only

Rosewood High

Grades 9–12
469 students
RegularListed only

Wayne County Schools

County Context Score

23/100

County-level composite across 35 public schools

Open county school list →

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.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor