Richard J. Reynolds High School now the Richard J. Reynolds Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts is a high school in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Named for R. J. Reynolds, the founder of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, the school opened in 1923.
Serving 1,759 students in grades 9-12, R J Reynolds High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,759 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: R J Reynolds High serves the southwest part of Winston Salem, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 19.5 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R J Reynolds High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
R J Reynolds High School's student population of 1,759 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,759 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Rankings
R J Reynolds High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R J Reynolds High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#943 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80%
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 (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Demon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R J Reynolds High School's ranking?
R J Reynolds High School is ranked #943 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are R J Reynolds High School often compared to?
R J Reynolds High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Tabor High School, Ronald W Reagan High School, West Forsyth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of R J Reynolds High School?
The graduation rate of R J Reynolds High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend R J Reynolds High School?
1,759 students attend R J Reynolds High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of R J Reynolds High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R J Reynolds High School?
R J Reynolds High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does R J Reynolds High School offer ?
R J Reynolds High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R J Reynolds High School part of?
R J Reynolds High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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