Enrollment
2,145
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370150000647
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 59/100 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
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Forsyth High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Forsyth High
West Forsyth High is a large high school in Clemmons, North Carolina, enrolling 2,145 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,145 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students) and R J Reynolds High (1,759 students) alongside West 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 West Forsyth High compares
West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,036
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, which includes West 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 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~2,145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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. See all public schools in Clemmons on the city page.
Is West Forsyth High a good school?
West Forsyth High earns 59/100 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. 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 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.
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