Serving 1,097 students in grades 9-12, Southern 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,097 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Southern 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 Southern Wayne High School is 0.67, 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.
Southern Wayne High School is ranked #1895 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern Wayne High School often compared to?
Southern Wayne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Wayne High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Wayne High School is 74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern Wayne High School?
1,097 students attend Southern Wayne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Southern Wayne High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Wayne High School?
Southern Wayne High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Wayne High School offer ?
Southern Wayne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southern Wayne High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,097 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
