- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Goldsboro, NC
Wayne Early / Middle College High
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Early / Middle College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370488002881
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Early / Middle College High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Early / Middle College High has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Early / Middle College High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488002881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wayne Early / Middle College High held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370488002881 · Goldsboro, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 21.7:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Wayne Early / Middle College High held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wayne Early / Middle College 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 239
Wayne Early / Middle College High
239 students
What this shows Wayne Early / Middle College High reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Early / Middle College High compares
Wayne Early / Middle College 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 28% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
White 33.5%
African American 15.9%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Wayne Early / Middle College High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Wayne Early / Middle College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Early / Middle College 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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Early / Middle College High
How many students attend Wayne Early / Middle College High?
Wayne Early / Middle College High has 239 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goldsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Early / Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Early / Middle College High is 21.7:1, which is 37% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne Early / Middle College High?
47.4% of students at Wayne Early / Middle College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Early / Middle College High?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Early / Middle College High is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Early / Middle College High?
Wayne Early / Middle College High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Wayne Early / Middle College High rank among high schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Early / Middle College High ranks #1 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 Wayne Early / Middle College 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.