For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,544 students in 27534, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 165 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 27534, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27534, NC are Wayne Early / Middle College High School, Meadow Lane Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27534 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27534, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27534, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne Early / Middle College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 Wayne Memorial Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 739-7070
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 739-7070
Grades: 9-13
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 St John Church Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Grades: PK-4
| 829 students
Rank: #44.
Eastern Wayne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1135 New Hope Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7120
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7120
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3209 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7100
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7100
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Tommy's Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Tommy's Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #77.
Eastern Wayne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3518 Central Heights Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7110
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7110
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #88.
Eastern Wayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1271 New Hope Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Stem Academy
Charter School
3006 Summit Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 972-8101
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 972-8101
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27534, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27534, NC include Wayne Early / Middle College High School, Meadow Lane Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27534?
9 public schools are located in 27534.
What percentage of students in 27534 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 27534 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27534?
27534 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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