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Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools

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  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 108 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools is an above average, public school district located in Winston Salem, NC. It has 55,228 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 42% in reading.
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    Address
    475 Corporate Square Drive
    Winston Salem, NC 27105
    Telephone
    (336) 727-2816
    Website
    wsfcs.k12.nc.us
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    Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    42%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    42%
    Average Graduation Rate
    86%
    Average SAT
    1140
    1,928 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    1,279 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    55,228
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    60.2%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $42,776
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    9.8%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $488,367,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,398/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      67%
    • Support Services
      29%
    • Other
      5%

    Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools Reviews

    108 reviews
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    What I liked the most about Forsyth County Schools was the environment. School has always been a positive experience for me and I think part of the reason I enjoyed it so much has been because of how welcoming, accepting, and dedicated all my instructors have been. They always offered extra help if needed and taught with passion and a positive attitude. I believe what I would like to see changed if anything would be promoting more clubs and after school activities that get students equipped for college. Overall I really enjoyed attending Forsyth County schools and would recommend to everyone!
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    I have been in the school system since I started school And I have loved every one of the schools that i have went to. I wish Testing wasn’t so hard on the kids and that even though we’re in school we need to be creative and teachers need to let us be creative, every student learns differently. We need to be able to use the strengths in classes when we need to let students incorporate there arts and sports and what they think will help them succeed. Teachers need to be there to guide the students and help them but some teachers don’t help they just hurt and that can effect a student a lot. Being at an arts based school i have A lot of opportunities that many kids don’t have And I’m glad that i do, we need to keep arts incorporated in the schools it can change lives
    My experience in Forsyth County Schools has been filled inspirations, aspirations, and motivations. What I like about the county's schools is that it's unbelievable that there's staffs in every institutions that care about their students, which I find it hard to believe. I've seen so many changes in every school that I've been during my 12 years of schools. These changes can be considered as positive changes, which brings the attentions of staffs and students. When I'm referring as "positive changes" is where schools are fortifying the securities for students and staffs. It's really important to know that there's love ones have futures that are waiting for them, including with their families.