Serving 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kingswood School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than 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 1:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingswood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kingswood School's student population of 8 students has declined by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kingswood School 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 Kingswood School is 0.54, 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
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
62%
25%
White
25%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingswood School's ranking?
Kingswood School is ranked #2508 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Kingswood School often compared to?
Kingswood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Main Street Academy, The Downtown School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 Kingswood School?
The graduation rate of Kingswood School is 20%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kingswood School?
8 students attend Kingswood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kingswood School students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 13% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingswood School?
Kingswood School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kingswood School offer ?
Kingswood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kingswood School part of?
Kingswood School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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