- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kernersville, NC
East Forsyth High
Federal NCES profile for East Forsyth High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370150000600
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Forsyth High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Kernersville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Forsyth High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Forsyth High ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Kernersville, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
East Forsyth High held near 1,690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 104.6 → 101.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 370150000600 · Kernersville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,647 enr · 15.8:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
East Forsyth High held near 1,690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 104.6 → 101.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Forsyth High 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
- This school
East Forsyth High
1,647 students
- Parkland High
Parkland High
1,569 students
- Mount Tabor Hi
Mount Tabor High School
1,426 students
What this shows East Forsyth High reports 1,647 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Forsyth High compares
East Forsyth High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,647 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,647
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 22.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, East Forsyth High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
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 East Forsyth High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Tabor High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Forsyth High'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
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Kernersville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,647 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Forsyth High
How many students attend East Forsyth High?
East Forsyth High has 1,647 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kernersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,655 (2022-23) → 1,690 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Forsyth High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Forsyth High is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Forsyth High?
48.9% of students at East Forsyth High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Forsyth High?
The largest demographic group at East Forsyth High is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Kernersville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Forsyth High?
East Forsyth High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Forsyth High rank among public schools in Kernersville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Forsyth High ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Kernersville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kernersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides East Forsyth High, 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.