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.
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Total Students
52,717
Schools
81
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,038
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
51.3%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
UNC System requires minimum scores for admission eligibility.
Above average - may indicate need for PBIS or SEL programs
Rates per 1,000 students. Lower is generally better.
Source: NC Department of Public Instruction, 2024-25 School Year