- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goldsboro, NC
Eastern Wayne Middle
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Wayne Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370488001951
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Wayne Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Wayne Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Wayne Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488001951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Eastern Wayne Middle held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370488001951 · Goldsboro, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 17.1:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Eastern Wayne Middle held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Eastern Wayne Middle 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
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school 427
Eastern Wayne Middle
427 students
What this shows Eastern Wayne Middle reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Wayne Middle compares
Eastern Wayne Middle 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 12.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Eastern Wayne Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Wayne Middle'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
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Goldsboro
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Wayne Middle
How many students attend Eastern Wayne Middle?
Eastern Wayne Middle has 427 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goldsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Wayne Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Wayne Middle is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Wayne Middle?
98.5% of students at Eastern Wayne Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Wayne Middle?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Wayne Middle is African American at 57.4% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Wayne Middle?
Eastern Wayne Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among middle schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Wayne Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Goldsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Eastern Wayne Middle, 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.