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Best Goldsboro Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 8,544 students in Goldsboro, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Goldsboro, NC are Wayne School Of Engineering, Grantham Elementary School and Meadow Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goldsboro, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Goldsboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Goldsboro, NC (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.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Gr: PK-4 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 St John Church Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Gr: PK-4 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Greenwood Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3209 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7100
Gr: 5-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Dillard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
504 West Elm Street
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 581-0128
Gr: K-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Tommy's Road Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Tommy's Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Eastern Wayne Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3518 Central Heights Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7110
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Eastern Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1271 New Hope Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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%
Rank: #1717.
Wayne Middle / High Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 E. New Hope Rd, Wayne Aca
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 580-3609
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne School Of Technical Arts
1520 Goodson St, Building 3660
Goldsboro, NC 27531
(919) 751-7221
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Stem Academy
Charter School
2950 Summit Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(984) 520-6341
Gr: K-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Goldsboro, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Goldsboro, NC include Wayne School Of Engineering, Grantham Elementary School and Meadow Lane Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Goldsboro?
19 public elementary schools are located in Goldsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Goldsboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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