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Rosewood High

900 Rosewood Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530Wayne County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
469
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$12,270
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 14% vs nat'l
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 469 students in grades 09–12 in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
14% below average funding
District spends $12,270 per pupil, 14% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Rosewood High is a mid-sized high in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serving grades 09–12 with 469 students. The district invests $12,270 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Rosewood High

469
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution262 male · 207 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 463 students
Student Composition
59%
16%
18%
Asian2%
White59%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black18%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370488001961

Academic Outcomes at Rosewood High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 31th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27530

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,270Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,270
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,399
Student Support$2,331
Administration$1,472
Operations$1,840
Other$1,227
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,270 spent per student, an estimated $5,435 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
State government
60.6%
Local (property tax)
11.3%
Federal programs
28.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Spring Creek ElementaryBrogden PrimaryNorthwest ElementaryNortheast Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Norwayne MiddleSpring Creek MiddleBrogden MiddleEastern Wayne Middle
+5 more
↓
High School
Charles B Aycock HighSouthern Wayne HighEastern Wayne HighSpring Creek High
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyWayne County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWayne County Public Schools →
Phone: (919)705-6050
NCES ID: 370488001961
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Goldsboro seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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1,122 students · 09–12
● 44 opp100% FRL
High
Southern Wayne High
1,066 students · 09–12
99% FRL
Mid
Norwayne Middle
886 students · 06–08
● 35 opp100% FRL
Elem
Spring Creek Elementary
829 students · PK–04
● 40 opp99% FRL
High
Eastern Wayne High
826 students · 09–12
● 40 opp99% FRL
Elem
Brogden Primary
764 students · PK–04
100% FRL
High
Spring Creek High
753 students · 09–12
98% FRL
Elem
Northwest Elementary
709 students · KG–05
● 44 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
900 Rosewood Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.