West Forsyth High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Clemmons, North Carolina 27012 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
#96 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#4790 of 16,910 nationally
About West Forsyth High
West Forsyth High is a public high located in Clemmons, in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,145 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 96th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,145.
There are 4 schools in Clemmons; West Forsyth High ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.7
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 West Forsyth High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Forsyth High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southwest Elementary
Clemmons · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students · 720 m away
Frank Morgan Elementary
Clemmons · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
761 students · 3.5 km away
Clemmons Elementary
Clemmons · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
839 students · 4.3 km away
Lewisville Elementary
Lewisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students · 4.5 km away
Meadowlark Middle
Winston-Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students · 4.6 km away
Meadowlark Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
827 students · 4.8 km away
South Fork Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students · 6.1 km away
Clemmons Middle School
Winston-Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,092 students · 6.1 km away
Ward Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 6.2 km away
Lewisville Middle
Lewisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
888 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
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2,153 students
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2,156 students
Providence High School
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2,167 students
Ronald W Reagan High School
Pfafftown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students
Hoke County High
Raeford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,110 students
Corinth Holders High
Wendell · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,187 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Forsyth High a good school?
West Forsyth High has a Success Index (US) of 64.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #96 of 528 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 West Forsyth High rank in North Carolina?
West Forsyth High ranks #96 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #4790 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Forsyth High?
West Forsyth High had 2,145 students in 2025.
Is West Forsyth High a elementary school or a high school?
West Forsyth High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Forsyth High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Forsyth High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.