Serving 729 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Forsyth Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forsyth Academy's student population of 729 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forsyth Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forsyth Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1963 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
44%
20%
Black
42%
25%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forsyth Academy's ranking?
Forsyth Academy is ranked #1963 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Forsyth Academy often compared to?
Forsyth Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Reeds Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Forsyth Academy?
729 students attend Forsyth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Forsyth Academy students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forsyth Academy?
Forsyth Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forsyth Academy offer ?
Forsyth Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Forsyth Academy part of?
Forsyth Academy is part of Forsyth Academy School District.
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