Goldsboro High School is a public high school located in Wayne County, Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States. The school's mascot is the Cougar, and the school colors are navy and gold.
Serving 442 students in grades 9-12, Goldsboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goldsboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Goldsboro High School's student population of 442 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Goldsboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goldsboro High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2479 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
88%
25%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goldsboro High School's ranking?
Goldsboro High School is ranked #2479 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Goldsboro High School often compared to?
Goldsboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosewood High School, Eastern Wayne High School, Southern Wayne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goldsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Goldsboro High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Goldsboro High School?
442 students attend Goldsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Goldsboro High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goldsboro High School?
Goldsboro High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Goldsboro High School offer ?
Goldsboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goldsboro High School part of?
Goldsboro High School is part of Wayne County School District.
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