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Forsyth Academy

5426 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 759 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Forsyth Academy 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 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Forsyth Academy's student population of 759 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
759 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Forsyth Academy 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 Forsyth Academy is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1642 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forsyth Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forsyth Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forsyth Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forsyth Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Forsyth Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
42%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forsyth Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forsyth Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forsyth Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Forsyth Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forsyth Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Forsyth Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forsyth Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forsyth Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forsyth Academy's ranking?
Forsyth Academy is ranked #1642 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Forsyth Academy often compared to?
Forsyth Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Reeds Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Forsyth Academy?
759 students attend Forsyth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Forsyth Academy students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forsyth Academy?
Forsyth Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forsyth Academy offer ?
Forsyth Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Forsyth Academy part of?
Forsyth Academy is part of Forsyth Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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