Ronald W. Reagan High School is a public high school in Pfafftown, North Carolina, United States, under the direction of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system. It is named after former U.S. president Ronald Reagan. It had a student population of approximately 1,850 during the 2014–2015 school year.
Serving 2,227 students in grades 9-12, Ronald W Reagan High School ranks in the top 10% 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 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ronald W Reagan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ronald W Reagan High School's student population of 2,227 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Ronald W Reagan High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ronald W Reagan High School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
15%
25%
White
60%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald W Reagan High School's ranking?
Ronald W Reagan High School is ranked #133 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ronald W Reagan High School often compared to?
Ronald W Reagan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Forsyth High School, Mount Tabor High School, Atkins Academic & Tech High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ronald W Reagan High School?
The graduation rate of Ronald W Reagan High School is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ronald W Reagan High School?
2,227 students attend Ronald W Reagan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ronald W Reagan High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ronald W Reagan High School?
Ronald W Reagan High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ronald W Reagan High School offer ?
Ronald W Reagan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ronald W Reagan High School part of?
Ronald W Reagan High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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