| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Public Schools | Goldsboro | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 17,558 | 33 | — | 8 |
| Duplin County Schools | Mount Olive | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 9,905 | 13 | — | 1 |
How Wayne County compares
Together they enroll 27,463 students across 46 schools. The largest is Wayne County Public Schools with 17,558 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the North Carolina average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Wayne County, North Carolina
Wayne County has 2 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Wayne County is Wayne County Public Schools (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Wayne County, NC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Wayne County, NC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Wayne County, NC?
Of the districts serving Wayne County, Wayne County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 43rd percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.