North Forsyth Magnet High vs North Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Forsyth Magnet High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,084 students
North Hills Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | North Forsyth Magnet High Winston Salem, North Carolina | North Hills Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 528 | #1356 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15705 of 16,910 | #48262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,084 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Forsyth Magnet High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 13.6).
- •North Forsyth Magnet High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •North Forsyth Magnet High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •North Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •North Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
- •North Forsyth Magnet High is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 453.
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 North Forsyth Magnet High better than North Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Forsyth Magnet High ranks higher (17.4 vs 13.6 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 North Forsyth Magnet High and North Hills Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Forsyth Magnet High: 1,084. North Hills Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Forsyth Magnet High and North Hills Elementary rank in North Carolina?
North Forsyth Magnet High is 483rd of 528 and North Hills Elementary is 1356th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).