Serving 92 students in grades 6-12, Wayne Middle / High Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Middle / High Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wayne Middle / High Academy's student population of 92 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wayne Middle / High Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Middle / High Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2579 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
68%
24%
White
12%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Middle / High Academy's ranking?
Wayne Middle / High Academy is ranked #2579 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wayne Middle / High Academy often compared to?
Wayne Middle / High Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Early / Middle College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wayne Middle / High Academy?
92 students attend Wayne Middle / High Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wayne Middle / High Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne Middle / High Academy?
Wayne Middle / High Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wayne Middle / High Academy offer ?
Wayne Middle / High Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayne Middle / High Academy part of?
Wayne Middle / High Academy is part of Wayne County School District.
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