How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lincoln County Schools | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lincolnton, North Carolina | Winston Salem, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 11,629 | 52,717 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | 79 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lincoln County Schools | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,236 | $14,195 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.8% | 22.5% |
| State Revenue | 58.7% | 52.1% |
| Local Revenue | 22.4% | 25.3% |
Lincoln 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 | Lincoln County Schools | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.2% | 28.0% |
| African American | 6.8% | 32.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% | 31.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.9% | 75.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lincoln County Schools | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 65 | 226 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 323:1 | 391.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.1% | 45.2% |
School Types
Lincoln 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.