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Public high school · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Middle College of Forsyth Cnty

Middle College of Forsyth Cnty rates 5.4, below most Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools high schools, whose rated median is 5.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.4this school

5.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools median is 5.9.

#1,960 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools: 17 high schools rated, median 5.9

The brief

A Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,960 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina and 51 of 78 in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.

Middle College of Forsyth Cnty is listed in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math54%15 points below the North Carolina average of 69%24 students tested · 2026 NC
In 2026, 54% of students were proficient in math, against a North Carolina average of 69%.2026 NC; 9 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.4
25% of the rating
Academics
4.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2017-2026).

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 · 2026 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)
State assessments · 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, 2017-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
26
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
3,761/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Winston-Salem. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Winston-Salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than Middle College of Forsyth Cnty.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Middle College of Forsyth Cnty serve?

Middle College of Forsyth Cnty serves students in grades 11th through 12th.

How many students attend Middle College of Forsyth Cnty?

Middle College of Forsyth Cnty has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College of Forsyth Cnty?

The student-teacher ratio at Middle College of Forsyth Cnty is 29.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Middle College of Forsyth Cnty rank in NC?

Middle College of Forsyth Cnty ranks #1,960 of 2,660 schools in NC.

What is Middle College of Forsyth Cnty's MySchoolScout rating?

Middle College of Forsyth Cnty has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Middle College of Forsyth Cnty?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle College of Forsyth Cnty has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2026).

Is Middle College of Forsyth Cnty a charter school?

No, Middle College of Forsyth Cnty is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Middle College of Forsyth Cnty a Title I school?

No, Middle College of Forsyth Cnty is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle College of Forsyth Cnty?

37.6% of students at Middle College of Forsyth Cnty 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 facts

Grades
11th – 12th
Enrollment
117
Student-teacher ratio
29.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Forsyth County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#51 of 78
Schools in district
81
District spending per student
$13,811
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 27103)
33,978
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
38.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.