| Eastern Wayne High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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1135 E New Hope Rd 27534 United States | |
| 35°22′39″N 77°52′50″W / 35.3775°N 77.8806°W / 35.3775; -77.8806 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Founded | 1969 (1969) |
School district | Wayne County Public Schools |
| CEEB code | 341520 |
Principal | John Eric Waters |
Teaching staff | 49.71 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 806 (2023–2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 16.21[1] |
| Colors | Navy and gold |
| Team name | Warriors |
| Website | www |
Eastern Wayne High School (EWHS) is a public high school located in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. It opened in 1969.[2]
The school received a Silver Medal designation in U.S. News & World Report's "America’s Best High Schools" rankings,[3] and had a graduation rate of 91.1%.[4] In 2010, it was awarded the National Award for School Lunch for having the best high school lunch in America.
Athletics
Eastern Wayne is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). The school mascot is the Warrior, and its colors are navy blue and gold.
Sports offered at Eastern Wayne include cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, women's volleyball, basketball, swimming, wrestling, baseball, softball, track & field, and cheerleading.
Notable alumni
- Nick Barrett, NFL defensive tackle[5]
- Jimmy Graham, NFL tight end and 5x Pro Bowl selection[6]
- Manny Lawson, NFL linebacker from 2006 to 2015
- Sam Narron, former MLB pitcher[7]
References
- "Eastern Wayne High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- AdvancED Executive Summary of Eastern Wayne High School
- "Eastern Wayne High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- Moore, Phyllis (October 13, 2009). "Eastern Wayne Honored for Graduation Rate". Goldsboro News Argus. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- Eastern Wayne's Nick Barrett signs with South Carolina
- Jimmy Graham hopes to turn football passion into NFL payday during Senior Bowl week. al.com. Retrieved Aug 25, 2020.
- Sam Narron Profile. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 27 February 2019.