Meadow Lane Elementary vs Wayne STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Lane Elementary
Goldsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
674 students
Wayne STEM Academy
Goldsboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
305 students
| Measure | Meadow Lane Elementary Goldsboro, North Carolina | Wayne STEM Academy Goldsboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 1,457 | #288 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #33599 of 50,301 | #22603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 674 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Goldsboro | Goldsboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayne STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 37.6).
- •Wayne STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 98.8%).
- •Wayne STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.3).
- •Meadow Lane Elementary is the larger school with 674 students compared with 305.
- •Meadow Lane Elementary is a public school while Wayne STEM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Meadow Lane Elementary better than Wayne STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wayne STEM Academy ranks higher (53.7 vs 37.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Meadow Lane Elementary and Wayne STEM Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Goldsboro and Goldsboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Lane Elementary: 674. Wayne STEM Academy: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Lane Elementary and Wayne STEM Academy rank in North Carolina?
Meadow Lane Elementary is 573rd of 1,457 and Wayne STEM Academy is 288th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).