Best Schools in Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County, NC has 118 public schools (22 high, 22 middle, 61 elementary) serving 74,150 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Forsyth County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forsyth County, NC
The top high schools in Forsyth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Early College Of Forsyth Co
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
2. Northwest Guilford High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1991 Students
3. Atkins Academic & Tech High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1192 Students
4. Ronald W Reagan High School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2146 Students
5. West Forsyth High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2348 Students
6. Middle College Of Forsyth Cnty
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 106 Students
7. Oak Grove High
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 958 Students
8. North Davidson High
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
9. Davie County High
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1770 Students
10. Forbush High
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 794 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forsyth County, NC
The top middle schools in Forsyth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Guilford Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
2. William Ellis Middle
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
3. North Davidson Middle
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
4. Lewisville Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
5. Meadowlark Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
6. Thomas Jefferson Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students
7. North Davie Middle
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 439 Students
8. Oak Grove Middle
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
9. Clemmons Middle School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1168 Students
10. Kernersville Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forsyth County, NC
The top elementary schools in Forsyth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sherwood Forest Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 650 Students
2. Lewisville Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
3. Whitaker Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
4. Clemmons Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 789 Students
5. Shady Grove Elementary
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
6. Meadowlark Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 831 Students
7. Vienna Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
8. Piney Grove Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
9. Jefferson Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
10. The Downtown School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 409 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forsyth County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forsyth County, NC has a total population of 382,590 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forsyth County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Forsyth County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forsyth County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forsyth County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Forsyth County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forsyth County, NC
How many schools are in Forsyth County, NC?
Forsyth County, NC has 118 public schools: 22 high schools, 22 middle schools and 61 elementary schools, serving 74,150 students in total.
How do schools in Forsyth County perform on state tests?
On average, 118 schools in Forsyth County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Forsyth County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forsyth County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Forsyth County
8 places in Forsyth County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Winston Salem (56)
- Kernersville (12)
- Clemmons (4)
- Walkertown (3)
- Lewisville (2)
- Pfafftown (2)
- Rural Hall (1)
- Tobaccoville (1)
School districts (1)
- Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools (79 schools)