Enrollment
1,759
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Winston Salem, NC
R J Reynolds High
Federal NCES profile for R J Reynolds High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370150000634
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R J Reynolds High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Winston Salem · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
R J Reynolds High has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R J Reynolds High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Winston Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R J Reynolds High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at R J Reynolds High
R J Reynolds High is a higher-need, large high school in Winston Salem, North Carolina, enrolling 1,759 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 88% of North Carolina schools and 22% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.6% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,759 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 78 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and White (32%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 32 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Winston Salem's high schools, it stands alongside Parkland High (1,569 students): R J Reynolds High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 17.6:1).
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students) and Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students) alongside R J Reynolds 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 R J Reynolds High compares
R J Reynolds 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,759 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,759
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 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
African American 34.8%
White 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, R J Reynolds High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, which includes R J Reynolds 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 R J Reynolds High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Tabor High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R J Reynolds 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
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Winston Salem
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
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
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 (~1,759 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about R J Reynolds High
How many students attend R J Reynolds High?
R J Reynolds High has 1,759 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winston Salem, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R J Reynolds High?
The student-teacher ratio at R J Reynolds High is 19.3:1, which is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R J Reynolds High?
54.6% of students at R J Reynolds High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R J Reynolds High?
The largest demographic group at R J Reynolds High is African American at 34.8% of enrollment, in Winston Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R J Reynolds High?
R J Reynolds High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R J Reynolds High rank among high schools in Winston Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, R J Reynolds High ranks #4 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 R J Reynolds High a good school?
R J Reynolds High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. 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 R J Reynolds High, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students), Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students), and East Forsyth High (1,647 students). See the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district page for the complete list.
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