The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

24 schools in Goldsboro

North Carolina · Public K-12

Parents in Goldsboro have 24 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 10,478 students (10 elementary, 5 middle, and 8 high).

7-year change in Goldsboro

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,478
-386 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
24
+2 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
29%
was 35%
% Hispanic
22%
was 16%
% Black
43%
was 44%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Carver Heights ElementaryElementary03-05407
Dillard AcademyElementaryKG-08261
Dillard MiddleMiddle06-08319
Eastern Wayne ElementaryElementaryPK-05597
Eastern Wayne HighHigh09-12781
Eastern Wayne MiddleMiddle06-08427
Edgewood Cmty DevelopmentalHigh09-1238
Goldsboro HighHigh09-12412
Grantham ElementaryElementaryKG-04442
Grantham MiddleMiddle05-08301
Greenwood MiddleMiddle05-08402
Meadow Lane ElementaryElementaryPK-04674
North Drive ElementaryElementaryPK-02498
Rosewood ElementaryElementaryPK-05650
Rosewood HighHigh09-12460
Rosewood MiddleMiddle06-08302
Spring Creek ElementaryElementaryPK-04804
Tommy's Road ElementaryElementaryPK-05545
Wayne Early / Middle College HighHigh09-13239
Wayne Middle / High AcademyHigh06-1292
Wayne Preparatory AcademyCombinedKG-12765
Wayne School of EngineeringHigh06-13486
Wayne School of Technical ArtsHigh06-12271
Wayne STEM AcademyElementaryKG-04305

About Goldsboro

Goldsboro, North Carolina is home to 24 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 10,478 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 10 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Goldsboro average about 437 students each, 23% below the North Carolina norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Goldsboro has decreased 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 10,864 students to 10,478. The school count climbed from 22 to 24 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 35% to 29%.

On this page, the community for Goldsboro discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro, North Carolina has 24 public K-12 schools serving approximately 10,478 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro has 10 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Goldsboro?
Spring Creek Elementary is the largest public school in Goldsboro by enrollment, with approximately 804 students.
What school districts serve Goldsboro?
Goldsboro is served by 4 public school districts, including Wayne Preparatory, Wayne County Public Schools, Dillard Academy, Wayne STEM Academy.
What grade levels do public schools in Goldsboro cover?
Public schools in Goldsboro serve students from pre-K through grade 13.
Are there charter schools in Goldsboro?
3 of the 24 public schools in Goldsboro are charter schools.