- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kernersville, NC
East Forsyth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Forsyth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370150002763
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Forsyth Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Kernersville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Forsyth Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Forsyth Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Kernersville, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150002763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
East Forsyth Middle School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370150002763 · Kernersville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 17.5:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
East Forsyth Middle School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Forsyth Middle School 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 772
East Forsyth Middle School
772 students
What this shows East Forsyth Middle School reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Forsyth Middle School compares
East Forsyth Middle School 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
White 19.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, East Forsyth Middle School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Forsyth Middle School'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 middle schools in Kernersville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Forsyth Middle School
How many students attend East Forsyth Middle School?
East Forsyth Middle School has 772 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kernersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Forsyth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Forsyth Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Forsyth Middle School?
99.6% of students at East Forsyth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Forsyth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Forsyth Middle School is African American at 38.6% of enrollment, in Kernersville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Forsyth Middle School?
East Forsyth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 East Forsyth Middle School rank among middle schools in Kernersville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Forsyth Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Kernersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides East Forsyth Middle School, 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.