Best high schools in Winston-Salem (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 11 schools in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 179Early College of Forsyth CoWinston Salem · Public High92% Math proficiency · 306 students
- 270Atkins Academic & Tech HighWinston-Salem · Public High71% Math proficiency · 1,187 students
- 368Middle College of Forsyth CntyWinston-Salem · Public High90% Math proficiency · 121 students
- 459Oak Grove HighWinston-Salem · Public High55% Math proficiency · 992 students
- 534R J Reynolds HighWinston Salem · Public High41% Math proficiency · 1,759 students
- 631Mount Tabor High SchoolWinston Salem · Public High42% Math proficiency · 1,426 students
- 718J F Kennedy HighWinston Salem · Public High17% Math proficiency · 332 students
- 817North Forsyth Magnet HighWinston Salem · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,084 students
- 917Parkland HighWinston Salem · Public High24% Math proficiency · 1,569 students
- 1017Carver HighWinston Salem · Public High22% Math proficiency · 728 students
- 1116Winston-Salem Preparatory AcadWinston-Salem · Public High5% Math proficiency · 369 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early College of Forsyth Co Winston Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79.0 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 306 |
| 2 | Atkins Academic & Tech High Winston-Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.4 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 1,187 |
| 3 | Middle College of Forsyth Cnty Winston-Salem · High · Grades 11–12 | Public | 67.5 Top 25% | 90% Math proficiency | 121 |
| 4 | Oak Grove High Winston-Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.9 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 992 |
| 5 | R J Reynolds High Winston Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 34.2 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 1,759 |
| 6 | Mount Tabor High School Winston Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 31.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 1,426 |
| 7 | J F Kennedy High Winston Salem · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 18.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 8 | North Forsyth Magnet High Winston Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,084 |
| 9 | Parkland High Winston Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.1 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 1,569 |
| 10 | Carver High Winston Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 728 |
| 11 | Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad Winston-Salem · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 15.5 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 369 |
Early College of Forsyth Co in Winston Salem leads the 2025 list of high schools in Winston-Salem with a Success Index (US) of 79.0. Of the 11 schools shown, 11 are public.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina high schools rankings, every school on the Winston-Salem page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Winston-Salem?
Early College of Forsyth Co in Winston Salem, North Carolina ranks first among high schools in Winston-Salem with a Success Index (US) of 79.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 306).
How are high schools in Winston-Salem ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.