Public schools in Goldsboro, NC
24 open public schools with an address in Goldsboro, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,478
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Goldsboro public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Goldsboro, NC: 10 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high, 1 combined or other. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,478 students, an average of 437 per school. The largest campus is Spring Creek Elementary (804 students).
Wayne County Public Schools operates the most schools here (21), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 97% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Goldsboro
Elementary schools in Goldsboro
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Heights Elementary Wayne County Public Schools | 03–05 | 407 | 15.7:1 | |
| Dillard Academy Dillard Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 261 | 19.9:1 | |
| Eastern Wayne Elementary Wayne County Public Schools | PK–05 | 597 | 21:1 | |
| Grantham Elementary Wayne County Public Schools | PK–04 | 442 | 17.4:1 | |
| Meadow Lane Elementary Wayne County Public Schools | PK–04 | 674 | 15.1:1 | |
| North Drive Elementary Wayne County Public Schools | PK–02 | 498 | 16.2:1 | |
| Rosewood Elementary Wayne County Public Schools | PK–05 | 650 | 19.1:1 | |
| Spring Creek Elementary Wayne County Public Schools | PK–04 | 804 | 15.2:1 | |
| Tommy's Road Elementary Wayne County Public Schools | PK–05 | 545 | 16.4:1 | |
| Wayne STEM Academy Wayne STEM Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 305 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Goldsboro
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillard Middle Wayne County Public Schools | 06–08 | 319 | 16.4:1 | |
| Eastern Wayne Middle Wayne County Public Schools | 06–08 | 427 | 19:1 | |
| Grantham Middle Wayne County Public Schools | 05–08 | 301 | 18.1:1 | |
| Greenwood Middle Wayne County Public Schools | 05–08 | 402 | 16.2:1 | |
| Rosewood Middle Wayne County Public Schools | 06–08 | 302 | 15.6:1 |
High schools in Goldsboro
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Wayne High Wayne County Public Schools | 09–12 | 781 | 18.9:1 | |
| Edgewood Cmty Developmental Wayne County Public Schools · Special Education School | 09–12 | 38 | 11.5:1 | |
| Goldsboro High Wayne County Public Schools | 09–12 | 412 | 19.6:1 | |
| Rosewood High Wayne County Public Schools | 09–12 | 460 | 21.8:1 | |
| Wayne Early / Middle College High Wayne County Public Schools | 09–13 | 239 | 25.5:1 | |
| Wayne Middle / High Academy Wayne County Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 92 | 13.8:1 | |
| Wayne School of Engineering Wayne County Public Schools | 06–13 | 486 | 24.4:1 | |
| Wayne School of Technical Arts Wayne County Public Schools | 06–12 | 271 | 23.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Goldsboro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Preparatory Academy Wayne Preparatory · Charter | KG–12 | 765 | 12.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.5%
- Hispanic21.8%
- Black42.7%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 24 Goldsboro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,478 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Goldsboro
How many public schools are in Goldsboro, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Goldsboro: 10 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,478 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Goldsboro?
Schools with an address in Goldsboro belong to 4 education agencies, led by Wayne County Public Schools (21 schools), Dillard Academy (1 school), Wayne Preparatory (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Goldsboro?
Eastern Wayne High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Goldsboro, with 781 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Goldsboro?
Yes. 3 of the 24 public schools in Goldsboro are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Dillard Academy, Wayne Preparatory Academy, Wayne STEM Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Goldsboro schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Goldsboro public schools is 16.9:1, higher than the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Goldsboro guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities