- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Goldsboro, NC
Goldsboro High
Federal NCES profile for Goldsboro High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370488000502
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goldsboro High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Goldsboro High has class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goldsboro High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Goldsboro High shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 370488000502 · Goldsboro, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 11.1:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Goldsboro High shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Goldsboro 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
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school 412
Goldsboro High
412 students
What this shows Goldsboro High reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goldsboro High compares
Goldsboro High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Goldsboro High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Goldsboro 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goldsboro 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
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goldsboro High
How many students attend Goldsboro High?
Goldsboro High has 412 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goldsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldsboro High?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldsboro High is 11.1:1, which is 30% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goldsboro High?
97.0% of students at Goldsboro High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goldsboro High?
The largest demographic group at Goldsboro High is African American at 88.8% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goldsboro High?
Goldsboro High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Goldsboro High rank among high schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Goldsboro High ranks #2 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 Goldsboro 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.