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#1760 of 2,648 schools in NC
Main Street Academy
High School · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · Winston-salem, NC
A Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3683 Old Lexington Road, Winston-salem, NC 27107
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% vs NC 52% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Main Street Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2018, reaching 20% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 25 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Main Street 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 28Somewhat 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
$59,897
Median home value
$201,700
Median rent
$889/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27107; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter G. Woodson SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Parkland HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,638 | Compare → |
| Berean Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Middle College of Forsyth CntyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 11–12 | 3.1 mi | 117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #39 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
Main Street Academy is listed in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Main Street Academy
Main Street Academy is a public high school in Winston-salem, NC, part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, serving approximately 37 students in grades 6th-12th with a 2.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,760 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Main Street Academy
What grades does Main Street Academy serve?
Main Street Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Main Street Academy?
Main Street Academy has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street Academy is 2.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Main Street Academy rank in NC?
Main Street Academy ranks #1,760 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Main Street Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Main Street Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Main Street Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Main Street Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Main Street Academy a charter school?
No, Main Street Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Main Street Academy a Title I school?
No, Main Street Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Main Street Academy?
91.9% of students at Main Street 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Forsyth County
- Phone
- (336) 703-4185
- Area population (ZIP 27107)
- 51,305
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 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 27107; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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