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#2500 of 2,648 schools in NC
North Forsyth High
High School · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · Winston-salem, NC
A Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5705 Shattalon Drive, Winston-salem, NC 27105
- Math 49% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 78.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Forsyth High score 39% 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 15 points since 2019, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Forsyth High 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$41,580
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27105; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Woodland Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Mount Tabor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,393 | Compare → |
| Quality Education AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 667 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #66 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
North Forsyth High is listed in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Forsyth High
North Forsyth High is a public high school in Winston-salem, NC, part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, serving approximately 1,111 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,500 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Forsyth High
What grades does North Forsyth High serve?
North Forsyth High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Forsyth High?
North Forsyth High has an enrollment of approximately 1,111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Forsyth High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Forsyth High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Forsyth High rank in NC?
North Forsyth High ranks #2,500 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Forsyth High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Forsyth High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 North Forsyth High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Forsyth High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Forsyth High a charter school?
No, North Forsyth High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Forsyth High a Title I school?
No, North Forsyth High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Forsyth High?
98.8% of students at North Forsyth High 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
- 1,111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.0%
- Phone
- (336) 661-4880
- 4-Year Graduation
- 78.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27105)
- 41,257
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 27105; 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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