Forsyth Academy operates 1 public schools serving 759 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 729 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Forsyth County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,742 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is , and 100.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #222 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 34.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 43.8% African American, 41.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.6% White across the district's schools.
Forsyth Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Forsyth Academy student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Forsyth Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Forsyth Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 78.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Forsyth Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 34.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
Forsyth Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 759 students.
How much does Forsyth Academy spend per student?
Forsyth Academy spends $12,742 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #222 in North Carolina.
What is the average rent near Forsyth Academy?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Forsyth County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Forsyth Academy?
Forsyth Academy students are 43.8% African American, 41.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.6% White, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Forsyth Academy?
Forsyth Academy has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #222 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.