Wayne Preparatory Academy

Wayne Preparatory Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-10
600 Tommys Rd,  Goldsboro, NC
3.2
3.2
944 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Forgette
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.6%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
20
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34.1%
State Average
54.6%
Science
57.4%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
442:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
White
47.8%
Black
34.6%
Hispanic
8.5%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
East Carolina University 23 Students
Wayne Community College 17 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 16 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 15 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 15 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 14 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 13 Students
University of Mount Olive 13 Students
North Carolina State University 12 Students
Appalachian State University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 8 Students
Business 6 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students
Arts 4 Students
Education 3 Students
Dental Hygiene 3 Students
Business Analytics 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 7 Reviews
1.0 Senior
12/8/2024
For me Wayne prep was so traumatic and very horrible I feel as the staff were very rude and certain teachers were the best . The school went downhill after covid and they fire people who had a connection with the younger scholars
5.0 Senior
11/28/2023
Even though the school is still in early development, The experience of growing along with the school is an interesting experience and has had its challenges aswell as its memorable moments.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 12 Reviews
2.0 student
7/20/2025
Being in this school for 7 YEARS STRAIGHTTT was absolute torture.
2.0 parent
5/3/2023
Elementary school was fine, but once the administration switched and the original Director of WPA left--the school went downhill. They only care about a buck now. They intake kids who get kicked out of public schools due to behavior and allow the good students to suffer because of it. Ultimately, th...
5.0 parent
7/24/2018
Very good! My kids have excelled here!
1.0 parent
3/8/2018
My son has been injured too many times at this school. Mr. Twitty does not take bullying very serious.

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Wayne Preparatory Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-10 located at 600 Tommys Rd in Goldsboro, NC. The school has a total enrollment of 944 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Wayne Preparatory Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wayne Christian School, Wayne Early Middle College High School, Wayne Country Day School, and more. Learn more about what Goldsboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wayne Preparatory Academy.

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