For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,897 students in 27534, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 329 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 27534, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
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 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27534, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Early / Middle College High 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
Gr: 9-13 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Meadow Lane Elementary 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
Gr: PK-4 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary 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
Gr: PK-4 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Wayne High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Middle 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
Gr: 5-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Edgewood Cmty Developmental
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 E. New Hope Rd, Edgewood
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 731-5970
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 731-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Tommy's Road Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Eastern Wayne Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Eastern Wayne Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Wayne Middle / High Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1135 E. New Hope Rd, Wayne Aca
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 580-3609
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 580-3609
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Stem Academy
Charter School
2950 Summit Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(984) 520-6341
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(984) 520-6341
Gr: K-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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?
11 public schools are located in 27534.
What percentage of students in 27534 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 27534 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27534?
27534 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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