Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools


Summary:

The Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district encompasses 79 schools, including 44 elementary schools, 16 middle schools, 17 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population across a range of socioeconomic backgrounds in the Winston-Salem metropolitan area.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional performance. Atkins Academic & Technical High ranks 105th out of 641 high schools in North Carolina and has a 4-star rating, with strong test scores across multiple subjects. Lewisville Middle and Meadowlark Elementary also rank among the top schools in the state, with 4- and 5-star ratings respectively and exceptional proficiency rates in math and reading. Other standout elementary schools include Sherwood Forest Elementary and Lewisville Elementary.

However, the district also faces significant disparities in performance, with many schools struggling with high poverty rates and low test scores. The district's overall graduation rate of 87.7% lags the state average, and its performance on most end-of-course and end-of-grade assessments falls below the state's. Addressing these inequities will be a key challenge for the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district going forward.

District Detail

 475 Corporate Square Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105

 (336) 727-2292

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 51,745

Primary Schools: 44
Middle Schools: 17
High Schools: 18
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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