For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,651 students in Goldsboro, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Goldsboro, NC are Wayne Early / Middle College High School, Wayne School Of Engineering and Rosewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goldsboro, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Goldsboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Goldsboro, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rosewood High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Goldsboro, NC (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.
Wayne School Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 N Herman St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-0070
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-0070
Grades: 6-13
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Rosewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Rosewood Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6050
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 469 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.
Edgewood Cmty Developmental
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Peachtree St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5970
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5970
Grades: 5-12
| 59 students
Rank: #66.
Wayne Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Tommy's Road, Cottage B
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8085
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8085
Grades: K-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #77.
Goldsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Beech Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5930
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #88.
Wayne Middle / High Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Lionel St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 580-3609
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 580-3609
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne School Of Technical Arts
Magnet School
1520 Goodson St, Building 3660
Goldsboro, NC 27531
(919) 751-7221
Goldsboro, NC 27531
(919) 751-7221
Grades: 6-10
| 127 students
Goldsboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belfast Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3100 Us 117 N
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Grades: 6-12
| 129 students
Eastern Controllers Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Stevens Mill Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
801 N Lionel St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Grades: 5-6
| 283 students
400 Old Smithfield Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Riverbend School Bldg. U4
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
415 S Virginia Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Grades: PK-4
| 213 students
Wayne Technical Academy (Closed 2004)
Charter School
Po Box 1936
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-9988
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-9988
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Goldsboro, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Goldsboro, NC include Wayne Early / Middle College High School, Wayne School Of Engineering and Rosewood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Goldsboro?
9 public high schools are located in Goldsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Goldsboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Goldsboro include: Wayne Middle / High Academy vs. Wayne Early / Middle College High School, Wayne Early / Middle College High School vs. Wayne Middle / High Academy, Goldsboro High School vs. Rosewood High School
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