How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | Yancey County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Winston Salem, North Carolina | Burnsville, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 52,717 | 2,038 |
| Number of Schools | 79 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | Yancey County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,195 | $14,949 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.5% | 17.9% |
| State Revenue | 52.1% | 63.8% |
| Local Revenue | 25.3% | 18.4% |
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Federal State Local
Yancey County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | Yancey County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.0% | 81.7% |
| African American | 32.4% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.3% | 15.8% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.3% | 55.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | Yancey County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 226 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 12 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 391.3:1 | 301.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.2% | 39.8% |
School Types
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Yancey 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.