Serving 1,692 students in grades 9-12, R J Reynolds High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R J Reynolds High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
R J Reynolds High School's student population of 1,692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R J Reynolds High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R J Reynolds High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#943 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
33%
25%
White
34%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R J Reynolds High School's ranking?
R J Reynolds High School is ranked #943 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are R J Reynolds High School often compared to?
R J Reynolds High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Tabor High School, Ronald W Reagan High School, West Forsyth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of R J Reynolds High School?
The graduation rate of R J Reynolds High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend R J Reynolds High School?
1,692 students attend R J Reynolds High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of R J Reynolds High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 25% 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 R J Reynolds High School?
R J Reynolds High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does R J Reynolds High School offer ?
R J Reynolds High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is R J Reynolds High School part of?
R J Reynolds High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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