For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,644 students in 27534, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27534, NC are Meadow Lane Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School and Greenwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27534 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27534, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27534, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Gr: PK-4 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 St John Church Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Gr: PK-4 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3209 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7100
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7100
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Tommy's Road Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Tommy's Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Eastern Wayne Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3518 Central Heights Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7110
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7110
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Eastern Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1271 New Hope Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Stem Academy
Charter School
2950 Summit Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(984) 520-6341
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(984) 520-6341
Gr: K-3 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27534, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27534, NC include Meadow Lane Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School and Greenwood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27534?
7 public elementary schools are located in 27534.
What is the racial composition of students in 27534?
27534 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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