Top Rankings
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 81 public schools serving 52,717 students in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
81 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
52,717 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
3,528 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
75 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,371 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
15,366 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
20%
# Black Students
15,524 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
30%
25%
# White Students
17,552 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
33%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
69 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,760 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
782
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
3,663
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,668
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,605
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,815
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,922
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,922
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,009
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,963
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,232
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,000
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,404
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,027
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,705
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,027 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,839 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$581 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$624 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,027
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,839
$11,655
Best Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atkins Academic & Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3605 Old Greensboro Road
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #22.
Early College Of Forsyth Co
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Silas Creek Prky
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 757-3290
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 757-3290
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1631 Southwest School Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4195
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4195
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Ronald W Reagan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3750 Transou Road
Pfafftown, NC 27040
(336) 703-6776
Pfafftown, NC 27040
(336) 703-6776
Grades: 9-12
| 2,146 students
Rank: #55.
Lewisville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Lucy Lane
Lewisville, NC 27023
(336) 703-4224
Lewisville, NC 27023
(336) 703-4224
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
West Forsyth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1735 Lewisville-clemmons
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 712-4400
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 712-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,348 students
Rank: #77.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1055 Yorkshire Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 774-4646
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 774-4646
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #88.
Vienna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1975 Chickasha Road
Pfafftown, NC 27040
(336) 703-4178
Pfafftown, NC 27040
(336) 703-4178
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #99.
Whitaker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Buena Vista Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-6740
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-6740
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1010.
The Downtown School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N Cherry Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4125
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4125
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #1111.
Clemmons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6200 Bingham Avenue
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4210
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4210
Grades: PK-5
| 789 students
Rank: #1212.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Meadowlark Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4208
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4208
Grades: PK-5
| 831 students
Rank: #1313.
Lewisville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Lewisville Vienna Rd
Lewisville, NC 27023
(336) 866-3032
Lewisville, NC 27023
(336) 866-3032
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #1414.
Meadowlark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Meadowlark Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Jefferson School Lane
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4215
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4215
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #1616.
Frank Morgan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3210 Village Point Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4148
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4148
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #1717.
Piney Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Piney Grove Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4122
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4122
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1818.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Sally Kirk Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #1919.
R J Reynolds High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N Hawthorne Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4145
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4145
Grades: 9-12
| 1,692 students
Rank: #2020.
Old Richmond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6315 Tobaccoville Road
Tobaccoville, NC 27050
(336) 703-4287
Tobaccoville, NC 27050
(336) 703-4287
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2121.
Hanes Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2355 Pleasant St
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 703-4171
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 703-4171
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #2222.
Walkertown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5240 Sullivantown Road
Walkertown, NC 27051
(336) 703-4151
Walkertown, NC 27051
(336) 703-4151
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Rank: #2323.
The Special Children's School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4505 Shattalon Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4191
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4191
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
Rank: #2424.
Clemmons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3785 Fraternity Church Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4217
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4217
Grades: 6-8
| 1,168 students
Rank: #2525.
East Forsyth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 W Mountain Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6735
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6735
Grades: 9-12
| 1,655 students
Rank: #2626.
Mount Tabor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
342 Petree Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-6700
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #2727.
Sedge Garden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Sedge Garden Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4545
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4545
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #2828.
Kernersville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Brown Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4255
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4255
Grades: 6-8
| 706 students
Rank: #2929.
Cash Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Old Hollow Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4174
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4174
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #3030.
Brunson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 N Hawthorne Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4206
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4206
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #3131.
Parkland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Brewer Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 771-4700
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 771-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #3232.
Caleb's Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Salem Crossing Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6757
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6757
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #3333.
Robert B Glenn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Union Cross Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4500
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,504 students
Rank: #3434.
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 Knollwood Street
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 727-2860
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 727-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #3535.
Kimmel Farm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4672 Ebert Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6760
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6760
Grades: PK-5
| 814 students
Show 46 more public schools in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District (out of 81 total schools)
Loading...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District?
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District manages 81 public schools serving 52,717 students.
What is the rank of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District?
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District is ranked #222 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District?
33% of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District?
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,839 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
