EDGEWOOD CMTY DEVELOPMENTAL

Edgewood Cmty Developmental is a Title I public school that is part of the Wayne County Public Schools school district, located in Goldsboro, NC with about 156 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Edgewood Cmty Developmental has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Edgewood Community Developmental School, located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is a specialized educational facility operated under the Wayne County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to serving students with significant intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities. Its primary mission is to provide a highly individualized, supportive environment that focuses on functional life skills, communication, and personal independence, ensuring that students receive the specific resources and therapies necessary to thrive within their unique capabilities.

The school functions as a center-based program that emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to education. By integrating academic instruction with specialized support services—such as speech, occupational, and physical therapies—Edgewood strives to enhance the quality of life for its students. Through its affiliation with the broader Wayne County school district, the institution remains committed to creating an inclusive culture where every student is empowered to reach their maximum potential in a safe, compassionate, and structured setting.

For more information, contact Edgewood Cmty Developmental at (919) 731-5970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.