Forsyth Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 · Forsyth Academy
#1341 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#47999 of 50,301 nationally
About Forsyth Academy
Forsyth Academy is a charter elementary located in Winston-Salem, in the Forsyth Academy school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 729 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1341st of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (23th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 729.
There are 58 schools in Winston-Salem; Forsyth Academy ranks 51st of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Forsyth Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Forsyth Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Forsyth Magnet High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,084 students · 1.6 km away
Gibson Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students · 2.2 km away
Northwest Middle
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 2.6 km away
Old Town Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 3.1 km away
Speas Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
793 students · 4.4 km away
North Hills Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 4.7 km away
Mount Tabor High School
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,426 students · 4.9 km away
Mineral Springs Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students · 5.9 km away
Mineral Springs Middle
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 5.9 km away
Ronald W Reagan High School
Pfafftown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students · 5.9 km away
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Summit Creek Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forsyth Academy a good school?
Forsyth Academy has a Success Index (US) of 14.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1341 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Forsyth Academy rank in North Carolina?
Forsyth Academy ranks #1341 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #47999 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forsyth Academy?
Forsyth Academy had 729 students in 2025.
Is Forsyth Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Forsyth Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Forsyth Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forsyth Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.