D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Southern Wayne High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 124 Walter Fulcher Rd, Dudley, NC 28333
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 40% · Math 17% proficient · 18th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
C
78% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
1,097
Students
enrolled
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%18/100reading 26th percentile, math 11th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%37/10078% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (−6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−25 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate78% (−6 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%25%reading -14 pts, math -39 pts6th percentile (list)
Black32%3%reading -7 pts, math -29 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%22%reading -14 pts, math -19 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income32%15%reading -7 pts, math -19 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 124 Walter Fulcher Rd
City Dudley
ZIP Code 28333
District 3704880
NCES School ID 370488001963
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28333

Understanding the community around Southern Wayne High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $37,477
Per Capita Income $19,868
Poverty Rate 24.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%
High School or Higher 73.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $93,700
Median Rent $842
Owner-Occupied 68.4%
Renter-Occupied 31.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southern Wayne High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.0%
Female 44.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 42.4%
Black 32.2%
White 22.6%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,097
Teachers (FTE) 59.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southern Wayne High?
Southern Wayne High has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Southern Wayne High?
Southern Wayne High has 1,097 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Southern Wayne High serve?
Southern Wayne High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southern Wayne High receive per student?
Southern Wayne High receives $12,270 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southern Wayne High in 28333 ▼
Avg Home Value
$126,772
Avg Monthly Rent
$999
1-Year Change
-3.3%
% Renters
31.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026