Paisley Magnet School vs R J Reynolds High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paisley Magnet School
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–10
553 students
R J Reynolds High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,759 students
| Measure | Paisley Magnet School Winston Salem, North Carolina | R J Reynolds High Winston Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 469 | #328 of 528 |
| National rank | #9457 of 15,369 | #12390 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 553 | 1,759 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 1,759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| city | Winston Salem | Winston Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paisley Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 34.2).
- •R J Reynolds High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Paisley Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •R J Reynolds High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Paisley Magnet School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.8).
- •R J Reynolds High is the larger school with 1,759 students compared with 553.
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 Paisley Magnet School better than R J Reynolds High?
On the Success Index (US), Paisley Magnet School ranks higher (41.7 vs 34.2 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 Paisley Magnet School and R J Reynolds High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Winston Salem and Winston Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paisley Magnet School: 553. R J Reynolds High: 1,759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paisley Magnet School and R J Reynolds High rank in North Carolina?
Paisley Magnet School is 153rd of 469 and R J Reynolds High is 328th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).