Very Good
#758 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 29% in state
Ronald W Reagan High School
High School · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · Pfafftown, NC
A Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3750 Transou Road, Pfafftown, NC 27040
- Math 89% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ronald W Reagan High School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 86% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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
31.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ronald W Reagan High School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average393/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,365
Median home value
$259,100
Median rent
$1,530/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
91.5%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27040; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Mount Tabor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,393 | Compare → |
| North Forsyth HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 1,111 | Compare → |
| Kingswood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #19 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
Ronald W Reagan High School is listed in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ronald W Reagan High School
Ronald W Reagan High School is a public high school in Pfafftown, NC, part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, serving approximately 2,227 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #758 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Ronald W Reagan High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ronald W Reagan High School
What grades does Ronald W Reagan High School serve?
Ronald W Reagan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ronald W Reagan High School?
Ronald W Reagan High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald W Reagan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald W Reagan High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ronald W Reagan High School rank in NC?
Ronald W Reagan High School ranks #758 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Ronald W Reagan High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ronald W Reagan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ronald W Reagan High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ronald W Reagan High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ronald W Reagan High School a charter school?
No, Ronald W Reagan High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ronald W Reagan High School a Title I school?
No, Ronald W Reagan High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ronald W Reagan High School?
31.6% of students at Ronald W Reagan High School 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
- 2,227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.2%
- Phone
- (336) 703-6776
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27040)
- 12,574
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 27040; 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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