Serving 42 students in grades 10-12, Edgewood Cmty Developmental 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgewood Cmty Developmental ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Edgewood Cmty Developmental's student population of 42 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Edgewood Cmty Developmental 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 Edgewood Cmty Developmental is 0.70, 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
#1994 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
41%
25%
White
33%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤20%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood Cmty Developmental's ranking?
Edgewood Cmty Developmental is ranked #1994 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edgewood Cmty Developmental?
The graduation rate of Edgewood Cmty Developmental is 20%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Edgewood Cmty Developmental?
42 students attend Edgewood Cmty Developmental.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Edgewood Cmty Developmental students are Black, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood Cmty Developmental?
Edgewood Cmty Developmental has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edgewood Cmty Developmental offer ?
Edgewood Cmty Developmental offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgewood Cmty Developmental part of?
Edgewood Cmty Developmental is part of Wayne County School District.
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