Carter G. Woodson School vs Forest Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter G. Woodson School
Winston-Salem · Charter other · Grades K–12
485 students
Forest Park Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
| Measure | Carter G. Woodson School Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Forest Park Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1276 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #47180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 485 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter G. Woodson School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Carter G. Woodson School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Carter G. Woodson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Forest Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 22.0).
- •Forest Park Elementary is the larger school with 522 students compared with 485.
- •Carter G. Woodson School is a charter school while Forest Park Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carter G. Woodson School better than Forest Park Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carter G. Woodson School and Forest Park Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter G. Woodson School: 485. Forest Park Elementary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter G. Woodson School and Forest Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Carter G. Woodson School is unranked and Forest Park Elementary is 1276th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).