Dillard Middle

www.waynecountyschools.org/

350 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dillard Middle School, located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students within the Wayne County Public Schools district. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, operating under a mission to foster academic excellence while supporting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. As part of a larger district-wide network, Dillard Middle focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school, emphasizing core subjects, technology integration, and college and career readiness.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. By leveraging resources provided by the Wayne County Public Schools system, Dillard Middle aims to bridge educational gaps and provide equitable learning opportunities for its students. For families seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies, the school maintains an active presence on the official district website.

350

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dillard Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	20
Black	309
Asian	3
Two or More	8

Black
309 (88.3 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.7 %)
White
10 (2.9 %)
Two or More
8 (2.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)580-9360
Website:	http://www.waynecountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 103