- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goldsboro, NC
Wayne Middle / High Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Middle / High Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370488003147
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Middle / High Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Middle / High Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Middle / High Academy ranks #1 of 11 schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488003147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wayne Middle / High Academy held near 37 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370488003147 · Goldsboro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 9.2:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Wayne Middle / High Academy held near 37 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wayne Middle / High Academy 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 92
Wayne Middle / High Academy
92 students
What this shows Wayne Middle / High Academy reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Middle / High Academy compares
Wayne Middle / High Academy 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 39% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 101.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
White 12.0%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Wayne Middle / High Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle / High Academy 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 Wayne Middle / High Academy'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 other schools in Goldsboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Creek Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Wayne Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
765 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
674 students 13:1 students per teacher
Rosewood Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Eastern Wayne Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Tommy's Road Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Middle / High Academy
How many students attend Wayne Middle / High Academy?
Wayne Middle / High Academy has 92 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Goldsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Middle / High Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Middle / High Academy is 9.2:1, which is 42% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 41% 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 Wayne Middle / High Academy?
91.9% of students at Wayne Middle / High Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Middle / High Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Middle / High Academy is African American at 67.4% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Middle / High Academy?
Wayne Middle / High Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayne Middle / High Academy rank among schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Middle / High Academy ranks #1 of 11 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 schools in Goldsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Wayne Middle / High Academy, 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.