How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Halifax County Schools | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Halifax, North Carolina | Winston Salem, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 2,173 | 52,717 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 79 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Halifax County Schools | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,759 | $13,036 |
| Federal Revenue | 28.6% | 22.5% |
| State Revenue | 55.4% | 52.1% |
| Local Revenue | 16.0% | 25.3% |
Halifax County Schools
Federal State Local
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Halifax County Schools | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.6% | 28.0% |
| African American | 78.5% | 32.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 31.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.4% | 75.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Halifax County Schools | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 226 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 214.2:1 | 391.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 59.7% | 43.7% |
School Types
Halifax County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.