Enrollment
967
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winston Salem, NC
Hanes Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Hanes Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370150000608
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanes Magnet School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Winston Salem · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanes Magnet School has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanes Magnet School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Winston Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanes Magnet School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanes Magnet School
Hanes Magnet School is a higher-need, large middle school in Winston Salem, North Carolina, enrolling 967 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.1% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 967 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 308 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #297, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (27%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 371 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 967 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Winston Salem's middle schools, it stands alongside Wiley Magnet Middle (754 students): Hanes Magnet School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 17.5:1).
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students) and Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students) alongside Hanes Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hanes Magnet School compares
Hanes Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 967 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
967
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$13,036
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
White 26.8%
African American 19.9%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Hanes Magnet School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, which includes Hanes Magnet School.
$13,036
Per student
+8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 52.1%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hanes Magnet 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanes Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 Winston Salem
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Wiley Magnet Middle
Standard public school
754 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Mineral Springs Middle
Standard public school
702 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Northwest Middle
Standard public school
702 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy
Standard public school
363 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~967 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hanes Magnet School
How many students attend Hanes Magnet School?
Hanes Magnet School has 967 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winston Salem, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanes Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanes Magnet School is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanes Magnet School?
56.1% of students at Hanes Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanes Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Hanes Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in Winston Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanes Magnet School?
Hanes Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hanes Magnet School rank among middle schools in Winston Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanes Magnet School ranks #5 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Winston Salem on the city page.
Is Hanes Magnet School a good school?
Hanes Magnet School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Hanes Magnet 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.
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