School District · North Carolina
Wayne County Public Schools
📍 Goldsboro, NC · Wayne County · NCES LEAID 3704880
Pre-K – Ungraded
Grade Span
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Mailing Address
PO Drawer 1797, Goldsboro, NC 27533
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Enrollment
17,558 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3704880
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Wayne County Public Schools8 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Wayne County Public Schools?▼
Wayne County Public Schools serves 8 zip codes: 27530, 27531, 27533, 27534, 27830, 27863, 28333, 28578. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Wayne County Public Schools rated?▼
Wayne County Public Schools has an overall rating of 5 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 43rd percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Wayne County Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 17,558 students across 33 schools for Wayne County Public Schools.
What grades does Wayne County Public Schools serve?▼
Wayne County Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – Ungraded.
How do I contact Wayne County Public Schools?▼
You can reach Wayne County Public Schools by phone at (919)731-5900 or by mail at PO Drawer 1797, Goldsboro, NC 27533. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Wayne County Public Schools
Wayne County Public Schools is a public school district serving 8 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Wayne County. It carries an overall rating of 5/10 (Average), the 43rd percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (919)731-5900 before making a housing decision.