- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winston Salem, NC
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy
Federal NCES profile for Philo-Hill Magnet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370150000633
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Winston Salem · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philo-Hill Magnet Academy ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Winston Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370150000633 · Winston Salem, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 12.1:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy 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 363
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy
363 students
What this shows Philo-Hill Magnet Academy reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Philo-Hill Magnet Academy compares
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.9%
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 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 84.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
African American 27.8%
White 6.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Philo-Hill Magnet Academy is less 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 Philo-Hill Magnet Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philo-Hill Magnet Academy'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 Winston Salem
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hanes Magnet School
Standard public school
967 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Philo-Hill Magnet Academy
How many students attend Philo-Hill Magnet Academy?
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy has 363 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winston Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philo-Hill Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Philo-Hill Magnet Academy is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philo-Hill Magnet Academy?
99.2% of students at Philo-Hill Magnet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philo-Hill Magnet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Philo-Hill Magnet Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Winston Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philo-Hill Magnet Academy?
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Philo-Hill Magnet Academy rank among middle schools in Winston Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Philo-Hill Magnet Academy ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Philo-Hill Magnet Academy, 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.