- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Goldsboro, NC
Eastern Wayne High
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Wayne High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370488001950
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Wayne High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Wayne High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Wayne High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488001950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Eastern Wayne High held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.9 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370488001950 · Goldsboro, NC High · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 15.9:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Eastern Wayne High held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.9 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Eastern Wayne High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- This school
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High
732 students
What this shows Eastern Wayne High reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Wayne High compares
Eastern Wayne High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
White 12.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Eastern Wayne High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern Wayne High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Wayne High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Goldsboro
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~781 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Wayne High
How many students attend Eastern Wayne High?
Eastern Wayne High has 781 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goldsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Wayne High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Wayne High is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Wayne High?
99.3% of students at Eastern Wayne High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Wayne High?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Wayne High is African American at 60.7% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Wayne High?
Eastern Wayne High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastern Wayne High rank among high schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Wayne High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Goldsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Goldsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Eastern Wayne High, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.