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Best High Schools in Zip Code 28333


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1
School
1,007
Students
Top rankedSouthern Wayne High490th of 641 North Carolina high schools
Biggest riser
Southern Wayne High up 85 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 28333 zip code in North Carolina is home to a single public high school, Southern Wayne High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Wayne County Public Schools district. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with a 1-out-of-5-star rating, indicating persistent academic challenges.

Southern Wayne High School's academic performance is below state and district averages, with proficiency rates on End-of-Course exams ranging from 28.4% in Biology to 49% in Math III. The school's four-year graduation rate is 87.7%, and it serves a predominantly low-income population, with 99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student is $9,549, which is relatively low compared to state and national averages, potentially contributing to the academic challenges.

Despite the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by Southern Wayne High School, the data suggests that targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on improving student outcomes may be necessary to help the school and its students succeed. While the 28333 zip code has only one high school, the insights provided offer a detailed understanding of the performance and characteristics of this institution, which can inform efforts to support and improve educational opportunities for the local community.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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