2019 Best High Schools in Wayne CountyAbout this List

Wayne Country Day School

• Private School
• Goldsboro, NC
• PK, K-12
• 40

Junior: I've been here since elementary school and it mostly has stayed the same as far as the bad atmosphere of the people. A lot of students in my class seem to lack ambition, and most teachers have scrutinized my class over the years instead of trying to work through their bad behavior. Other than that, all the necessary bits are in order with the academics, diversity, and college prep, so if one can get past the vindictive atmosphere of some of the teachers then you'll do well.
Read 40 Reviews

• A+

• 310 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wayne Early Middle College High School

• Wayne County Public Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 73

Alum: The teachers were very relaxed and acted like friends rather than teachers. There were many opportunities to be involved outside the classroom in extracurriculars, and the inclusive environment greatly reduced bullying. Cliques didn't really exist. Everyone was friends. The guidance counselor was supportive and readily available to help us. However, the pressure to receive our associate's degrees without taking a fifth year caused psychological issues for many students.
Read 73 Reviews

• A+

• 243 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wayne School of Engineering

• Wayne County Public Schools, NC
• 6-12
• 97

Senior: Wayne School of Engineering is a STEM based school that is very hands-on. I have been going here since I was in the 6th grade, and although they challenge you, it is well worth it. This school has done wonders for my education, and I know that if I were to have gone somewhere else, I would not be close to having my associates degree as a senior in highschool, or even have as high of grades as I do. WSE is very hands-on, and deals with a lot of group activites. There is never a class where you are just stuck doing bookwork all of the time, and there is not many times where you aren’t actively doing a project that incorporates other students and other classes. There is not much that I would change about my school because in the end, it helped me become a great student and a person I am proud to be.
Read 97 Reviews

• A-

• 426 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wayne Christian School

• Private School
• Goldsboro, NC
• PK, K-12
• 9

Senior: The teachers and faculty are amazing. I love all of my teachers, they care about the students. The teacher deserve a higher salary. I could not ask for a better curriculum. I also enjoy chapel. I think it is good to have students get involved in worship, and i truly appreciate everything the school does to encourage worship. However, I would like to see the school get a real building. It's a bit crowded in the current high school building. I would also like to see the school get more extracurricular activities, or at least improve upon the few they do have. The school lacks heavily in art and music. I would love to see more students have the opportunity to get involved in things like chior or band.
Read 9 Reviews

• B-

• 516 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rosewood High School

• Wayne County Public Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 37

Senior: Rosewood is a very great school! I absolutely love it, even with the fact that I just moved to that school the beginning of 2018 I couldn’t be any happier! Best school in Goldsboro, N.C. Teachers and students are always look out for eachother. Not so much drama that’s for sure.
Read 37 Reviews

• B-

• 536 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spring Creek High School

• Wayne County Public Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 52

Senior: Spring Creek is a great school! We are situated in a small little town called Seven Springs that has seen a lot of damage and change over the years due to all the recent hurricanes. However, because of this it has only made our community and students closer. Also, despite our smaller population we are still a force to be reckoned with in several sports including basketball, soccer (girls and boys teams) and baseball! Our school does seem to have a focus on agricultural due to where we are located, so if there was one change I would make to our school it would be to add more technology or trade based classes and more diverse clubs.
Read 52 Reviews

• B-

• 700 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Charles B. Aycock High School

• Wayne County Public Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 142

Alum: Having a brand new facility to learn in was very beneficial to my class. Even though we weren’t number one in football, we excelled in other various sports, had several clubs to be involved in, were able to take classes that were not offered at many other high schools in our county, and enter for dual enrollment with Wayne Community College to get a headstart on our college education. Like every school, CBA has its flaws, but I am grateful to have had a wonderful high school experience there.
Read 142 Reviews

• B-

• 1,266 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Eastern Wayne High School

• Wayne County Public Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 102

Senior: I had a great experience at EWHS. They are really good school being hands on with each student. They show how much they care about our grades and how they want us to succeed our goals. I switch district because I needed teachers who care about me and who were willing to help me which my goals in life. I don't think I would have change my decision to go to EWHS. Its my last year and each is working hard for us to reach goals so we can be prepared for next journey in life. If I could change anything it would nothing because I have had a great time here!!!
Read 102 Reviews

• C+

• 1,051 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Southern Wayne High School

• Wayne County Public Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 90

Junior: Southern Wayne High School is very diverse in race, religion, etc. and provides various different elective options for students of all interests. At this school there are also many administrators or staff that care about your future and will do anything to help you succeed in high school and after high school. Southern Wayne also has many different club and sports teams that can help you make friends, be involved, and they also provide opportunities that can help you get into college or obtain a good career.
Read 90 Reviews

• C

• 1,094 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Goldsboro High School

• Wayne County Public Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 72

Senior: Goldsboro High School is a great school, unfortunately some people make it seems bad based on how they talk about it. I have been to GHS since my freshman and now I’m a senior, it has been a great 3 years I’m really honored to have spent them there. The students are academically successful, friendly, and we help one another. The teachers are marvelous, they will go over every single details and making sure that you understand the concept in its full content.
Read 72 Reviews

• C-

• 547 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Faith Christian Academy

• Private School
• GOldsboro, NC
• PK, K-12
• 31

Senior: Faith Christain Academy is one of the best schools I have attended in my area. I have attended Norwayne and Northwest Elementary, and both of these schools do not compare to the education at Faith Christain Academy. The Athletic program needs a little work, but we just had the gym floor renovated and changed our logo. The teachers here actually care about our grades and have we excel in their class. I would highly recommend Faith Christian Academy for your family!
Read 31 Reviews

• B

• 380 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Edgewood Community Developmental School

• Wayne County Public Schools, NC
• PK, K-12

• NG

• 143 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pathway Christian Academy

• Private School
• Goldsboro, NC
• K-12

• NG

• 60 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wayne Middle / High Academy

• Wayne County Public Schools, NC
• K-12

• NG

• 44 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

New Independence Academy

• Private School
• Pikeville, NC
• 1-12

• NG

• 26 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

Rhema Christian Academy

• Private School
• Goldsboro, NC
• 1-12

• NG

• 17 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio