Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools serves 52,717 students across 81 schools in a city locale, representing a stable enrollment with minimal growth of 0.1% year-over-year. The district operates 44 elementary schools, 16 middle schools, and 18 high schools with 3,594 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

Academic performance presents a mixed profile. The district's graduation rate of 85.4% exceeds the state average of 78.7% by approximately 6.7 percentage points. However, proficiency rates lag state benchmarks: mathematics proficiency stands at 51.3% compared to the state average of 56.2%, while reading proficiency is 46.4% versus the state average of 51.4%. Chronic absenteeism at 32.1% represents a notable concern affecting attendance patterns.

The student population reflects significant economic and demographic diversity. Approximately 71.0% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, while 17.3% are English learners and 14.4% receive special education services. Racial composition is relatively balanced, with 31.6% White, 30.8% Hispanic, 29.1% Black, and 2.6% Asian students.

Financially, the district allocates $12,038 per pupil, slightly exceeding the state average of $11,933. The total budget of $624.1 million draws from multiple sources: 61.1% state funding, 26.3% local revenue, and 12.6% federal funding, indicating moderate reliance on local resources alongside state support.