Enrollment
1,084
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Winston Salem, NC
North Forsyth High
Federal NCES profile for North Forsyth High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370150000624
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Forsyth High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Winston Salem · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Forsyth High has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Forsyth High ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Winston Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Forsyth High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Forsyth High
North Forsyth High is a high-poverty, large high school in Winston Salem, North Carolina, enrolling 1,084 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.7% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,084 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.2% 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: 272 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,084 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Winston Salem's high schools, it stands alongside R J Reynolds High (1,759 students): North Forsyth High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 19.3:1).
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students) and Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students) alongside North Forsyth High.
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 North Forsyth High compares
North Forsyth High 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,084 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,084
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.7%
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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
78.2%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 47.8%
African American 39.8%
White 7.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, North Forsyth High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, which includes North Forsyth High.
$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 North Forsyth High 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 North Forsyth High'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
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
Mount Tabor High School
Standard public school
1,426 students 17.6:1 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
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 (~1,084 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Forsyth High
How many students attend North Forsyth High?
North Forsyth High has 1,084 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winston Salem, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Forsyth High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Forsyth High is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Forsyth High?
99.7% of students at North Forsyth High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Forsyth High?
The largest demographic group at North Forsyth High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Winston Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Forsyth High?
North Forsyth High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Forsyth High rank among high schools in Winston Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, North Forsyth High ranks #6 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.
Is North Forsyth High a good school?
North Forsyth High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 North 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.
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