Serving 1,111 students in grades 9-12, North Forsyth High 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Forsyth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Forsyth High School's student population of 1,111 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Forsyth High 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 North Forsyth High School is 0.62, 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
#2333 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
48%
21%
Black
39%
25%
White
7%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Forsyth High School's ranking?
North Forsyth High School is ranked #2333 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Forsyth High School often compared to?
North Forsyth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Tabor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Forsyth High School?
The graduation rate of North Forsyth High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Forsyth High School?
1,111 students attend North Forsyth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of North Forsyth High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Forsyth High School?
North Forsyth High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Forsyth High School offer ?
North Forsyth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Forsyth High School part of?
North Forsyth High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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