Serving 306 students in grades 9-12, Early College Of Forsyth Co ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: The Early College of Forsyth Co's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Winston Salem, NC, encompassing approximately 412.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum distance of 18.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College Of Forsyth Co ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Early College Of Forsyth Co's student population of 306 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Early College Of Forsyth Co ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College Of Forsyth Co is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College Of Forsyth Co's ranking?
Early College Of Forsyth Co is ranked #107 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Early College Of Forsyth Co often compared to?
Early College Of Forsyth Cois often viewed alongside schools like Atkins Academic & Tech High School, Nesbitt Discovery Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College Of Forsyth Co?
The graduation rate of Early College Of Forsyth Co is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Early College Of Forsyth Co?
306 students attend Early College Of Forsyth Co.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Early College Of Forsyth Co students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early College Of Forsyth Co?
Early College Of Forsyth Co has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Early College Of Forsyth Co offer ?
Early College Of Forsyth Co offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early College Of Forsyth Co part of?
Early College Of Forsyth Co is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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