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#2551 of 2,648 schools in NC
Carter High School
High School · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · Winston-salem, NC
A Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
851 Highland Court, Winston-salem, NC 27101
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carter High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 10% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,758/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winston-salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,611
Median home value
$201,500
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J F Kennedy HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Winston-salem Preparatory AcadEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Winston-salem Street SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #70 of 78
- District spending per student
- $13,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carter High School is listed in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carter High School
Carter High School is a public high school in Winston-salem, NC, part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, serving approximately 126 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,551 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carter High School
What grades does Carter High School serve?
Carter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carter High School?
Carter High School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter High School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carter High School rank in NC?
Carter High School ranks #2,551 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Carter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carter High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Carter High School a charter school?
No, Carter High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carter High School a Title I school?
No, Carter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carter High School?
97.6% of students at Carter High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (336) 703-4119
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 27101)
- 21,881
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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