John W. Paisley Magnet School is a Middle school/High school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is home to the International Baccalaureate Middle Years program for students in grades six through ten. Paisley is a part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system.
Serving 553 students in grades 6-10, Paisley Magnet 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 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paisley IB Magnet School serves the western part of Winston Salem, NC, covering an area of approximately 8.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paisley Magnet School's student population of 553 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paisley Magnet 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 Paisley Magnet School is 0.65, which is less 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
#1912 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paisley Magnet School's ranking?
Paisley Magnet School is ranked #1912 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Paisley Magnet School often compared to?
Paisley Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanes Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Paisley Magnet School?
553 students attend Paisley Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Paisley Magnet School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paisley Magnet School?
Paisley Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paisley Magnet School offer ?
Paisley Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-10 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paisley Magnet School part of?
Paisley Magnet School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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