Carter G. Woodson School

437 Goldfloss Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
1/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Carter G. Woodson School 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 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carter G. Woodson School's student population of 451 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
451 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Carter G. Woodson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter G. Woodson School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2454 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carter G. Woodson School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carter G. Woodson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carter G. Woodson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carter G. Woodson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carter G. Woodson School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Carter G. Woodson School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
59%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carter G. Woodson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carter G. Woodson School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carter G. Woodson School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carter G. Woodson School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carter G. Woodson School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Carter G. Woodson School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-59%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Carter G. Woodson School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carter G. Woodson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carter G. Woodson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carter G. Woodson School's ranking?
Carter G. Woodson School is ranked #2454 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Carter G. Woodson School often compared to?
Carter G. Woodson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Career Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carter G. Woodson School?
The graduation rate of Carter G. Woodson School is 40-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Carter G. Woodson School?
451 students attend Carter G. Woodson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Carter G. Woodson School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter G. Woodson School?
Carter G. Woodson School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carter G. Woodson School offer ?
Carter G. Woodson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Carter G. Woodson School part of?
Carter G. Woodson School is part of Carter G Woodson School District.

School Reviews

5   5/17/2024
This school will grow your child, academically while serving the whole student. Students are able to grow and are inspired by teachers that actually care about them. I'm proud to say my children are students at Carter G. Woodson School because of the positive impact it has had on the lives of my children.
- Posted by Parent - Mays

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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