Forsyth Academy vs Speas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forsyth Academy
Winston-Salem · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
729 students
Speas Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
793 students
| Measure | Forsyth Academy Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Speas Elementary Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1341 of 1,457 | #1183 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47999 of 50,301 | #45555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 729 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Speas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 14.2).
- •Speas Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Forsyth Academy does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Forsyth Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Speas Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.3).
- •Speas Elementary is the larger school with 793 students compared with 729.
- •Forsyth Academy is a charter school while Speas 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 Forsyth Academy better than Speas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Speas Elementary ranks higher (18.9 vs 14.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forsyth Academy and Speas Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forsyth Academy: 729. Speas Elementary: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forsyth Academy and Speas Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forsyth Academy is 1341st of 1,457 and Speas Elementary is 1183rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).