- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clemmons, NC
West Forsyth High
Federal NCES profile for West Forsyth High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370150000647
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Forsyth High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Clemmons · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Forsyth High has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Forsyth High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clemmons, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
West Forsyth High held near 2,269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-79 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 119.0 → 120.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-79 students YoY 370150000647 · Clemmons, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,145 enr · 18.2:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students)
West Forsyth High held near 2,269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-79 headcount). Teacher FTE added 119.0 → 120.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Forsyth High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Mount Tabor Hi
Mount Tabor High School
1,426 students
What this shows West Forsyth High reports 2,145 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Forsyth High compares
West Forsyth High 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,145 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,145
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, West Forsyth High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
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 West Forsyth High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Tabor High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Forsyth High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~2,145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Forsyth High
How many students attend West Forsyth High?
West Forsyth High has 2,145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clemmons, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,348 (2022-23) → 2,269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-79).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Forsyth High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Forsyth High is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Forsyth High?
33.7% of students at West Forsyth High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Forsyth High?
The largest demographic group at West Forsyth High is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Clemmons, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Forsyth High?
West Forsyth High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Forsyth High rank among public schools in Clemmons?
By Resource Investment Index, West Forsyth High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clemmons, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides West Forsyth High, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students), R J Reynolds High (1,759 students), and East Forsyth High (1,647 students). See the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district page for the complete list.