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Best 27530 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,038 students in 27530, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,225 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 27530, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27530, NC are Wayne School Of Engineering, Grantham Elementary School and Rosewood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27530 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27530, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27530, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne School Of Engineering
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 N. Lionel St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-0070
Gr: 6-13 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Grantham Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
174 Grantham School Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-5000
Gr: K-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Rosewood High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Rosewood Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6050
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Rosewood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Charlie Braswell Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Rosewood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
541 Nc 581 South
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 736-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Wayne Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Tommy's Road, Cottage B
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8085
Gr: K-12 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Grantham Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3093 S Us Hwy 13
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 689-9999
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
North Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 North Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5950
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Carver Heights Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Bunche Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-7222
Gr: 3-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Goldsboro High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N. Herman St.
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Dillard Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 S Devereaux St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 580-9360
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27530, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27530, NC include Wayne School Of Engineering, Grantham Elementary School and Rosewood High School.
How many public schools are located in 27530?
11 public schools are located in 27530.
What percentage of students in 27530 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 27530 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27530?
27530 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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