For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 823 students in 27534, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27534, NC are Greenwood Middle School and Eastern Wayne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27534 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27534, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27534, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27534, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27534, NC include Greenwood Middle School and Eastern Wayne Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27534?
2 public middle schools are located in 27534.
What is the racial composition of students in 27534?
27534 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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