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Forsyth County Public Schools

Forsyth County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

87

public schools

Total Enrollment

56,563

students

School Districts

7

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Forsyth County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Forsyth County has 7 district entries. Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 81 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Winston Salem has the most listed schools, with 35 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 47 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 5 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

11 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

87

in Forsyth County

Reported Enrollment

56,563

87 schools reporting

School Districts

7

districts

Charter Schools

5

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary47
Middle16
High18
Other6

7 School Districts in Forsyth County

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

81 schools
52,717 students

NC Leadership Charter Academy

1 school
1,123 students

Forsyth Academy

1 school
759 students

Quality Education Academy

1 school
673 students

Arts Based School

1 school
579 students

Carter G Woodson School

1 school
451 students

Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork

1 school
261 students

87 Public Schools in Forsyth County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 87 matching schools

West Forsyth High

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Clemmons, 27012 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,348 students

Ronald W Reagan High School

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Pfafftown, 27040 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,146 students

R J Reynolds High

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston Salem, 27104 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,692 students

East Forsyth High

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Kernersville, 27284 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,655 students

Parkland High

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston Salem, 27127 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,519 students

Robert B Glenn High School

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Kernersville, 27284 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,504 students

Mount Tabor High School

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston Salem, 27106 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,431 students

Atkins Academic & Tech High

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston-Salem, 27101 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,192 students

Clemmons Middle School

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston-Salem, 27127 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,168 students

NC Leadership Charter Academy

NC Leadership Charter Academy

Kernersville, 27284 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter1,123 students

North Forsyth High

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston Salem, 27105 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,062 students

Hanes Magnet School

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston Salem, 27107 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle906 students

Northwest Middle

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston Salem, 27106 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle887 students

Meadowlark Elementary

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston-Salem, 27106 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary831 students

Flat Rock Middle

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston-Salem, 27127 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle829 students

Meadowlark Middle

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston-Salem, 27106 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle825 students

Lewisville Middle

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Lewisville, 27023 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle824 students

Southeast Middle

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Kernersville, 27284 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle820 students

Kimmel Farm Elementary

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston-Salem, 27284 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary814 students

Thomas Jefferson Middle

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

Winston-Salem, 27106 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle800 students

Forsyth County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Forsyth County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Forsyth County public school directory?

The directory lists 87 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Forsyth County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Forsyth County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Forsyth County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 11 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Forsyth County?

Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Forsyth County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Forsyth County Education OverviewCounty school score: 33/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.