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Forsyth Academy
Elementary School · Forsyth Academy · Winston-salem, NC
A charter elementary school in Winston-salem, NC where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5426 Shattalon Drive, Winston-salem, NC 27106
- Math 36% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forsyth Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Forsyth Academy 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat 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
$66,091
Median home value
$286,000
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Kingswood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Old Town ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| The Special Children's SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 56 | 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.
Forsyth Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Forsyth Academy is listed in Forsyth Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forsyth Academy
Forsyth Academy is a public elementary school in Winston-salem, NC, part of Forsyth Academy, serving approximately 769 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,402 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forsyth Academy
What grades does Forsyth Academy serve?
Forsyth Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Forsyth Academy?
Forsyth Academy has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forsyth Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Forsyth Academy is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forsyth Academy rank in NC?
Forsyth Academy ranks #2,402 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Forsyth Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Forsyth Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Forsyth Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forsyth Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forsyth Academy a charter school?
Yes, Forsyth Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Forsyth Academy a Title I school?
No, Forsyth Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forsyth Academy?
99.0% of students at Forsyth Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (336) 922-1121
- Area population (ZIP 27106)
- 49,296
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 27106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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