Wayne STEM Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Goldsboro, North Carolina 27534 · Wayne STEM Academy
#288 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#22603 of 50,301 nationally
About Wayne STEM Academy
Wayne STEM Academy is a charter elementary located in Goldsboro, in the Wayne STEM Academy school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 305 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 288th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 305.
There are 22 schools in Goldsboro; Wayne STEM Academy ranks 1st of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wayne STEM Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Wayne STEM Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Greenwood Middle
Goldsboro · Public middle · Grades 5–8
402 students · 1.1 km away
Meadow Lane Elementary
Goldsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
674 students · 1.4 km away
Eastern Wayne Middle
Goldsboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
427 students · 2.6 km away
North Drive Elementary
Goldsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
498 students · 2.7 km away
Wayne Early / Middle College High
Goldsboro · Public high · Grades 9–13
239 students · 3.2 km away
Wayne School of Technical Arts
Goldsboro · Public high · Grades 6–12
271 students · 3.8 km away
Goldsboro High
Goldsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
412 students · 4.1 km away
Tommy's Road Elementary
Goldsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students · 4.2 km away
Wayne School of Engineering
Goldsboro · Public high · Grades 6–13
486 students · 4.5 km away
Eastern Wayne High
Goldsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students · 5.0 km away
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Rising Leaders Academy
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282 students
Willow Oak Montessori
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wayne STEM Academy a good school?
Wayne STEM Academy has a Success Index (US) of 53.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #288 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wayne STEM Academy rank in North Carolina?
Wayne STEM Academy ranks #288 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #22603 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wayne STEM Academy?
Wayne STEM Academy had 305 students in 2025.
Is Wayne STEM Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Wayne STEM Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Wayne STEM Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wayne STEM Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.