Enrollment
121
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Winston-Salem, NC
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty
Federal NCES profile for Middle College of Forsyth Cnty, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370150002666
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Winston-Salem · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College of Forsyth Cnty ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Winston-Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150002666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+155% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle College of Forsyth Cnty compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle College of Forsyth Cnty
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty is a small high school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, enrolling 121 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40.3:1 is larger than about 99% of North Carolina schools and 155% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of North Carolina schools, with 121 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #22, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (29%) (diversity index 73/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 121 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% 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.
Among Winston-Salem's high schools, it stands alongside Atkins Academic & Tech High (1,187 students): Middle College of Forsyth Cnty is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (40.3:1 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 Middle College of Forsyth Cnty.
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 Middle College of Forsyth Cnty compares
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty 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 | 40.3:1 | ▲ 155% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
40.3:1
students per teacher
- 155% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 33.9%
White 28.9%
African American 26.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Middle College of Forsyth Cnty is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, which includes Middle College of Forsyth Cnty.
$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 Middle College of Forsyth Cnty 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 Middle College of Forsyth Cnty'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 high schools in Winston-Salem
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~121 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middle College of Forsyth Cnty
How many students attend Middle College of Forsyth Cnty?
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty has 121 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winston-Salem, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College of Forsyth Cnty?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle College of Forsyth Cnty is 40.3:1, which is 155% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 157% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle College of Forsyth Cnty?
33.0% of students at Middle College of Forsyth Cnty are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle College of Forsyth Cnty?
The largest demographic group at Middle College of Forsyth Cnty is Hispanic or Latino at 33.9% of enrollment, in Winston-Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle College of Forsyth Cnty?
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Middle College of Forsyth Cnty rank among high schools in Winston-Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle College of Forsyth Cnty ranks #2 of 3 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.
Is Middle College of Forsyth Cnty a good school?
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Middle College of Forsyth Cnty, 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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