- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winston Salem, NC
Wiley Magnet Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wiley Magnet Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370150000649
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiley Magnet Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Winston Salem · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wiley Magnet Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiley Magnet Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Winston Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Wiley Magnet Middle held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 370150000649 · Winston Salem, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 17.5:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Wiley Magnet Middle held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wiley Magnet Middle 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 754
Wiley Magnet Middle
754 students
What this shows Wiley Magnet Middle reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wiley Magnet Middle compares
Wiley Magnet Middle 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.1%
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
White 23.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Wiley Magnet Middle is more 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 Wiley Magnet Middle 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 Wiley Magnet Middle'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
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
Philo-Hill Magnet Academy
Standard public school
363 students 12.1:1 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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wiley Magnet Middle
How many students attend Wiley Magnet Middle?
Wiley Magnet Middle has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winston Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiley Magnet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiley Magnet Middle is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wiley Magnet Middle?
99.6% of students at Wiley Magnet Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiley Magnet Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wiley Magnet Middle is African American at 38.3% of enrollment, in Winston Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiley Magnet Middle?
Wiley Magnet Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Wiley Magnet Middle rank among middle schools in Winston Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiley Magnet Middle ranks #4 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 Wiley Magnet Middle, 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.