For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,377 students in 27530, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27530, NC are Wayne School Of Engineering, Rosewood Middle School and Wayne Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27530 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27530, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27530, NC Public Middle Schools (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
700 N Herman St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-0070
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-0070
Gr: 6-13 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
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 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
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 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
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 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Wayne Middle / High Academy
Alternative 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
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
27530, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Belfast Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3100 Us 117 N
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Gr: 6-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Eastern Controllers Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Stevens Mill Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Gr: Inquire with school
801 N Lionel St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Gr: 5-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
400 Old Smithfield Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Gr: Inquire with school
Riverbend School Bldg. U4
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Gr: 6-12
415 S Virginia Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27530, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27530, NC include Wayne School Of Engineering, Rosewood Middle School and Wayne Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27530?
6 public middle schools are located in 27530.
What is the racial composition of students in 27530?
27530 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
