How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carter High School | West Forsyth High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Clemmons, NC |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 123 | 2,145 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.8% | 33.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carter High School | West Forsyth High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,195 | $14,195 |
| District | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carter High School | West Forsyth High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.8% | 50.7% |
| African American | 35.8% | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% | 21.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carter High School | West Forsyth High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 30 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 123:1 | 307.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 57.7% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 143 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.