Best Schools in Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC has a total of 242 schools including 69 high schools, 48 middle schools and 116 elementary schools. A total of 118,108 students attend Winston-Salem, NC schools. On average, schools in Winston-Salem score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Winston-Salem exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC has 69 high schools with 41,933 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Winston-Salem score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Winston-Salem greatly exceed expectations.
1. Early College Of Forsyth Co
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
2. Surry Early College
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 298 Students
3. Yadkin Early College
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Yadkin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 208 Students
4. Agriculture And Science Early College
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 269 Students
5. Atkins Academic & Tech High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1192 Students
6. Davidson Early College
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 132 Students
7. Davie County Early College High
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 126 Students
8. Middle College Of Forsyth Cnty
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 106 Students
9. Ronald W Reagan High School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2146 Students
10. Elkin High
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
Best Middle Schools in Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC has 48 middle schools with 26,659 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Winston-Salem score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Winston-Salem exceed expectations.
1. Meadowlark Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
2. Hanes Magnet School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 906 Students
3. William Ellis Middle
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
4. Oak Grove Middle
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
5. Elkin Middle
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Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
6. North Davidson Middle
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
7. Thomas Jefferson Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students
8. North Davie Middle
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 439 Students
9. Pilot Mountain Middle
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
10. Ledford Middle
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC has 116 elementary schools with 47,075 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Winston-Salem score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Winston-Salem exceed expectations.
1. Sherwood Forest Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 650 Students
2. Shady Grove Elementary
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
3. Southwest Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
4. Shoals Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
5. Whitaker Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
6. Lewisville Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
7. Wallburg Elementary
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
8. Meadowlark Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 831 Students
9. Clemmons Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 789 Students
10. Vienna Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Winston-Salem, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Winston-Salem, NC has a total population of 675,966 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Winston-Salem, NC
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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 Winston-Salem, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Winston-Salem, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Winston-Salem, NC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Winston-Salem, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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