Serving 806 students in grades 9-12, Eastern Wayne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 806 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Eastern Wayne High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern Wayne High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Eastern Wayne High School is ranked #1480 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Eastern Wayne High School often compared to?
Eastern Wayne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles B Aycock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern Wayne High School?
The graduation rate of Eastern Wayne High School is 82%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Eastern Wayne High School?
806 students attend Eastern Wayne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Eastern Wayne High School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern Wayne High School?
Eastern Wayne High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern Wayne High School offer ?
Eastern Wayne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Eastern Wayne High School part of?
EWHS is full of teachers who care, and who teach well. The student body is more mature than you'll find in other schools, and problems are minimal. There are great extra-curricular activities, various elective courses, and numerous sports for all levels of athleticism for the students. Ask any student and they'll tell you EWHS is a great place to experience high school!
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 806 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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