- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winston Salem, NC
Mount Tabor High School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Tabor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370150000623
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Tabor High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Winston Salem · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Tabor High 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, Mount Tabor High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Winston Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Mount Tabor High School held near 1,393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.1 → 78.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 370150000623 · Winston Salem, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,426 enr · 17.6:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Mount Tabor High School held near 1,393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.1 → 78.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mount Tabor High 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
Mount Tabor High School
1,426 students
What this shows Mount Tabor High School reports 1,426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Tabor High School compares
Mount Tabor High 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,426 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,426
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.6:1
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
67.6%
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
Counselors4.9 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 38.8%
White 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Mount Tabor High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
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 Mount Tabor High 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Tabor High 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 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
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
Early College of Forsyth Co
Standard public school
306 students 30.6:1 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 (~1,426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Tabor High School
How many students attend Mount Tabor High School?
Mount Tabor High School has 1,426 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winston Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,431 (2022-23) → 1,393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Tabor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Tabor High School is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Tabor High School?
55.2% of students at Mount Tabor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Tabor High School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Tabor High School is African American at 38.8% of enrollment, in Winston Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Tabor High School?
Mount Tabor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Mount Tabor High School rank among high schools in Winston Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Tabor High School ranks #7 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 Mount Tabor High 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.