- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winston Salem, NC
Early College of Forsyth Co
Federal NCES profile for Early College of Forsyth Co, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370150003038
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College of Forsyth Co earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Winston Salem · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 30.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College of Forsyth Co has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College of Forsyth Co ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Winston Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150003038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Early College of Forsyth Co grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 370150003038 · Winston Salem, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 30.6:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Early College of Forsyth Co grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Early College of Forsyth Co in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High
2,145 students
- Ronald W Reaga
Ronald W Reagan High School
2,122 students
- R J Reynolds H
R J Reynolds High
1,759 students
- East Forsyth H
East Forsyth High
1,647 students
- Parkland High
Parkland High
1,569 students
- This school 306
Early College of Forsyth Co
306 students
What this shows Early College of Forsyth Co reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College of Forsyth Co compares
Early College of Forsyth Co is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.6:1 | ▲ 94% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 54% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 94% above state mean
Top 98% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,811
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
White 29.4%
African American 20.9%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Early College of Forsyth Co is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools reports $13,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early College of Forsyth Co Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early College of Forsyth Co's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Winston Salem
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
R J Reynolds High
Standard public school
1,759 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Parkland High
Standard public school
1,569 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mount Tabor High School
Standard public school
1,426 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
North Forsyth High
Standard public school
1,084 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Carver High
Standard public school
728 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Carter High School
Special-education school
123 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early College of Forsyth Co
How many students attend Early College of Forsyth Co?
Early College of Forsyth Co has 306 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winston Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College of Forsyth Co?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College of Forsyth Co is 30.6:1, which is 94% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College of Forsyth Co?
30.5% of students at Early College of Forsyth Co are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College of Forsyth Co?
The largest demographic group at Early College of Forsyth Co is Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment, in Winston Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College of Forsyth Co?
Early College of Forsyth Co has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early College of Forsyth Co rank among high schools in Winston Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College of Forsyth Co ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Winston Salem, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Winston Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Early College of Forsyth Co, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students), Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students), and R J Reynolds High (1,759 students). See the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district page for the complete list.