Summary
Frank Morgan Elementary in Clemmons, NC, serves about 761 students in grades PK–5 and belongs to Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools. Although that district ranks only 159th out of 246 in North Carolina, Frank Morgan is a much stronger performer. It has consistently earned 4 out of 5 stars over the past decade, ranking near the 74th–85th percentile statewide—well into the top quarter of elementary schools. The one exception was a 3-star year in 2020-2021, but the school has otherwise been a reliable bright spot in the Clemmons area.
Frank Morgan occupies a middle ground among its nearest neighbors. Some nearby schools are among North Carolina’s best, including Sherwood Forest, Lewisville, and Meadowlark, which frequently rank in the 90th percentile or higher. Others, like Bolton and South Fork, rank near the bottom of the state. Frank Morgan clearly outperforms the lower group, but trails the top cluster, especially in reading. For example, its math proficiency hovers around 75%, compared with roughly 78–89% at the high performers. In reading, the school’s strongest scores are in 3rd grade at 69.5%, yet nearby schools are at 75–80%. By 5th grade, Frank Morgan’s reading proficiency slips to 54.4%, below the state average, while the high-performing neighbors range from 60.6% to 85.7%. Science is a notable bright spot, with 5th grade scores around 73–80%, consistently above district and state levels. This pattern suggests that literacy, especially in the upper elementary grades, is the school’s biggest improvement opportunity.
Chronic absenteeism has improved dramatically at Frank Morgan, dropping from 25.6% in 2021-2022 to about 17.7% recently—better than both the district and state averages. Still, the highest-performing neighbors like Shady Grove and Sherwood Forest have rates in the single digits or low teens, so attendance care continues to matter. For student groups, the school serves English Language Learner and low-income students particularly well, ranking them near the 75th percentile statewide. However, the latest year shows notable setbacks for male, special education, and gifted students. Special education dropped from the 88th to the 53rd percentile, while gifted students fell from the mid-70s to the 26th percentile. These swings could be due to small group sizes, but they warrant attention. Overall, Frank Morgan is a strong, above-average school that far exceeds its district. If it can close the reading gap and support these subgroups, it has the potential to rank alongside the very best elementary schools in the Clemmons/Winston-Salem area.
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