For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,622 students in Goldsboro, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Goldsboro, NC are Wayne School Of Engineering, Rosewood Middle School and Greenwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goldsboro, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Goldsboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Goldsboro, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne School Of Engineering
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 N. Lionel St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-0070
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-0070
Gr: 6-13 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Rosewood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
541 Nc 581 South
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-5050
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Dillard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 West Elm Street
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 581-0128
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 581-0128
Gr: K-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
Wayne Preparatory Academy
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
Gr: K-12 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Grantham Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3093 S Us Hwy 13
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-9999
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-9999
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Dillard Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S Devereaux St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 580-9360
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 580-9360
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
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
1520 Goodson St, Building 3660
Goldsboro, NC 27531
(919) 751-7221
Goldsboro, NC 27531
(919) 751-7221
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Goldsboro, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Goldsboro, NC include Wayne School Of Engineering, Rosewood Middle School and Greenwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Goldsboro?
10 public middle schools are located in Goldsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Goldsboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Goldsboro include: Greenwood Middle School vs. Dillard Middle School, Dillard Middle School vs. Greenwood Middle School, Eastern Wayne Middle School vs. Dillard Middle School
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