Very Good
#535 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 20% in state
Early College of Forsyth Co
High School · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · Winston-salem, NC
A Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2100 Silas Creek Prky, Winston-salem, NC 27103
- Math 85% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 96% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Early College of Forsyth Co score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 90% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Early College of Forsyth Co 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$66,582
Median home value
$220,600
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle College of Forsyth CntyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 11–12 | 0.1 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Parkland HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,638 | Compare → |
| Carter G. Woodson SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| R J Reynolds HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,747 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Early College of Forsyth Co is listed in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early College of Forsyth Co
Early College of Forsyth Co is a public high school in Winston-salem, NC, part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, serving approximately 310 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early College of Forsyth Co
What grades does Early College of Forsyth Co serve?
Early College of Forsyth Co serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Early College of Forsyth Co?
Early College of Forsyth Co has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College of Forsyth Co?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College of Forsyth Co is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early College of Forsyth Co rank in NC?
Early College of Forsyth Co ranks #535 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Early College of Forsyth Co's MySchoolScout rating?
Early College of Forsyth Co has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Early College of Forsyth Co?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College of Forsyth Co has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Early College of Forsyth Co a charter school?
No, Early College of Forsyth Co is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early College of Forsyth Co a Title I school?
No, Early College of Forsyth Co is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College of Forsyth Co?
41.6% of students at Early College of Forsyth Co 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
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Forsyth County
- Phone
- (336) 757-3290
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 27103)
- 33,978
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 27103; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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