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).
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 324 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
75 Students
17,579 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,371 Students
61,762 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
15,366 Students
315,559 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
20%
# Black Students
15,524 Students
384,753 Students
% Black Students
30%
25%
# White Students
17,552 Students
680,587 Students
% White Students
33%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
69 Students
2,186 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,760 Students
86,511 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
782
22,693
# Students in K Grade:
3,663
111,808
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,668
117,340
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,605
111,347
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,815
113,846
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,922
114,945
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,922
115,576
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,009
116,150
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,963
118,348
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,232
122,876
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,000
139,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,404
128,096
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,027
111,064
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,705
103,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,027 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,186. 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 $11,610. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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 #221 out of 324 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 $11,610. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 81 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 52,717 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
