Summary:
The city of Dudley, North Carolina is home to three schools: Southern Wayne High, Brogden Primary, and Brogden Middle. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, but the data suggests they are all performing below state and district averages on key metrics like test scores and school rankings.
None of the Dudley schools appear to be standout performers. All three schools have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the Wayne County Public Schools district and the state of North Carolina across various standardized exams. For example, the Math I proficiency rate at Southern Wayne High was just 19.9% in 2023-2024, compared to 39.7% for the district and 36.9% for the state. The schools also have very low statewide rankings, with Southern Wayne High in the bottom 10% of North Carolina high schools and Brogden Primary and Brogden Middle in the bottom 20% of their respective school types.
The data also reveals high rates of poverty and minority students across the Dudley schools, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the schools have lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratios than the state average, which may be contributing factors to their poor performance. Addressing these systemic challenges through targeted interventions and a comprehensive, data-driven improvement plan could be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the Dudley area.
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