R J Reynolds High

Summary:

R J Reynolds High is a public magnet high school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,692. The school is part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

R J Reynolds High has a relatively balanced racial makeup, with 34.1% White, 33.1% African American, and 24.53% Hispanic students, which is higher diversity compared to some nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by end-of-course (EOC) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 46.7% in Biology, 53.5% in English II, 15.2% in Math I, and 49.5% in Math III, compared to the district averages of 50.6%, 54.2%, 22.3%, and 54.1%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from being ranked 237 out of 514 North Carolina high schools in 2018-2019 to 434 out of 640 in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom half of high schools in the state.

R J Reynolds High faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students (57.62% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population. Compared to nearby schools, R J Reynolds High performs better than Carver High and Parkland High, which have even lower academic proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. However, it lags behind the higher-performing magnet schools like Early College of Forsyth County and Middle College of Forsyth County.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 301 N Hawthorne Road
       Winston Salem, NC  27104-3201


(336) 703-4145

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
434th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,101 Help


Feeder schools for R J Reynolds High:

Elementary:    Brunson Elementary
    Cook Literacy Model School
    Moore Magnet Elementary
    South Fork Elementary
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Middle:    Wiley Magnet Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  1,692

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.1%
African American:
33.1%
Hispanic:
24.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Compare Details R J Reynolds High ranks worse than 67.8% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 14 ranked high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at R J Reynolds High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.1%), African American (33.1%), Hispanic (24.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at R J Reynolds High is 18.5. 13 high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at R J Reynolds High is $8,101. 13 high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

R J Reynolds High:

SchoolDigger ranks R J Reynolds High 434th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See R J Reynolds High in the ranking list.)

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for R J Reynolds High

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Rank History for all students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.99 249th 431 42.2%
2007 44.81 276th 453 39.1%
2008 42.77 304th 477 36.3%
2009 43.75 306th 490 37.6%
2010 35.94 374th 499 25.1%
2011 39.19 368th 506 27.3%
2012 29.26 377th 502 24.9%
2013 35.54 271st 505 46.3%
2014 31.36 265th 451 41.2%
2015 47.40 198th 531 62.7%
2016 42.66 209th 507 58.8%
2017 47.02 204th 476 57.1%
2018 53.97 186th 469 60.3%
2019 46.47 237th 514 53.9%
2021 38.65 342nd 594 42.4%
2022 31.04 428th 621 31.1%
2023 27.61 455th 626 27.3%
2024 31.71 434th 640 32.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.54 108th 185 41.6%
2019 56.27 79th 195 59.5%
2021 72.60 41st 199 79.4%
2022 30.84 163rd 226 27.9%
2023 43.42 140th 249 43.8%
2024 45.03 140th 261 46.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.46 110th 147 25.2%
2019 37.49 101st 173 41.6%
2021 24.60 108th 124 12.9%
2022 27.10 117th 156 25.0%
2023 32.07 150th 226 33.6%
2024 22.44 242nd 262 7.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.71 203rd 349 41.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.86 246th 424 42.0%
2019 34.57 258th 446 42.2%
2021 27.08 299th 432 30.8%
2022 20.97 461st 544 15.3%
2023 18.73 509th 597 14.7%
2024 18.56 525th 613 14.4%
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Rank History for Female students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.55 175th 449 61.0%
2019 50.63 201st 475 57.7%
2021 39.26 249th 475 47.6%
2022 29.19 426th 594 28.3%
2023 28.65 425th 588 27.7%
2024 34.01 404th 602 32.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.84 328th 349 6.0%
2019 38.46 218th 364 40.1%
2022 38.06 172nd 330 47.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.97 229th 325 29.5%
2021 56.21 176th 337 47.8%
2022 57.25 206th 398 48.2%
2023 42.26 295th 403 26.8%
2024 39.97 310th 403 23.1%
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Rank History for Male students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.60 240th 463 48.2%
2019 38.31 277th 488 43.2%
2021 33.83 277th 481 42.4%
2022 29.82 415th 585 29.1%
2023 23.47 471st 602 21.8%
2024 26.86 452nd 607 25.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.18 55th 77 28.6%
2019 17.28 77th 89 13.5%
2021 8.89 76th 83 8.4%
2022 8.48 88th 91 3.3%
2023 14.85 85th 98 13.3%
2024 19.91 83rd 101 17.8%
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Rank History for African American students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.52 161st 359 55.2%
2019 46.20 138th 369 62.6%
2021 41.04 151st 364 58.5%
2022 22.76 359th 430 16.5%
2023 20.48 372nd 434 14.3%
2024 23.56 360th 437 17.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.21 163rd 340 52.1%
2019 36.03 205th 354 42.1%
2021 30.57 245th 370 33.8%
2022 14.27 409th 436 6.2%
2023 20.67 386th 449 14.0%
2024 20.67 388th 454 14.5%
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Rank History for White students at R J Reynolds High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.36 34th 427 92.0%
2019 70.39 84th 444 81.1%
2021 66.36 99th 439 77.4%
2022 69.37 167th 534 68.7%
2023 56.95 227th 537 57.7%
2024 64.08 207th 553 62.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, March 6, 2016

Open Quote As a mom, and now a grandmother, or Reynolds students, I can wholeheartedly say that Reynolds has an abundance of great teachers and administrators. I like the diversity of the student body, and find it can give students who are from more affluent families a better understanding of challenges faced by other families; hopefully, they develop character and commitment to working for a stronger, more equitable society for all Americans.

The new Principal, Ms. Alexander, is a strong leader and I predict even better days ahead for Reynolds. Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, August 13, 2012

Open Quote I was on the staff at Reynolds for 28 years. The test scores reflect a diverse population of students that range from the wealthiest students in the city to some of the poorest. The wealthier students have top scores on AP and SAT tests. The other students have a great support network that helps them improve their abilities. A wide array of activities, from art to theater to music and sports gives students many opportunities to excel. The supportive faculty and administration, not to mention the extremely supportive parent groups, make this an excellent school. The PTA raises in excess of $80,000 dollars a year with only one phone fund raiser a year. That money goes to computers, library books and other school needs based on faculty input. Close Quote



Enrollment information for R J Reynolds High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1054 479 28 2 1 n/a n/a 18 1582
1989 922 487 27 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1443
1990 854 440 41 6 1 n/a n/a -4 1338
1991 802 448 32 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1295
1992 820 440 25 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1302
1993 740 450 28 25 4 n/a n/a 0 1247
1994 737 468 27 32 2 n/a n/a 0 1266
1995 805 504 45 64 1 n/a n/a 0 1419
1996 805 504 45 64 1 n/a n/a 0 1419
1997 791 498 56 96 4 n/a n/a 0 1445
1998 835 485 49 159 2 n/a n/a 0 1530
1999 883 529 44 190 1 n/a n/a 0 1647
2000 928 549 23 115 2 n/a n/a 0 1617
2001 970 557 30 129 1 n/a n/a 0 1687
2002 892 632 45 191 1 n/a n/a 0 1761
2003 892 632 45 191 1 n/a n/a 0 1761
2004 865 693 43 229 1 n/a n/a 0 1831
2005 838 749 31 241 1 n/a n/a 0 1860
2006 748 704 28 175 1 n/a n/a 0 1656
2007 635 616 32 164 2 n/a n/a 45 1494
2008 612 570 28 150 0 n/a n/a 49 1409
2009 670 773 31 160 0 n/a n/a 0 1634
2010 671 767 27 176 1 n/a n/a 0 1642
2011 679 672 52 214 4 0 90 0 1711
2012 706 629 63 232 3 2 88 0 1723
2013 714 591 67 277 5 1 80 0 1735
2014 714 579 59 270 4 1 90 0 1717
2015 744 621 74 299 6 2 82 0 1828
2016 716 590 75 268 6 0 78 0 1733
2017 689 614 85 289 7 0 87 0 1771
2018 653 614 79 315 5 0 86 0 1752
2019 632 594 70 349 3 2 90 0 1740
2020 628 583 54 376 2 2 79 0 1724
2021 611 542 49 361 3 1 71 0 1638
2022 593 577 51 407 3 1 88 0 1720
2023 577 560 51 415 2 2 85 0 1692

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at R J Reynolds High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1582 94.0 16.8 10
1989 1443 94.0 15.3 12.8
1990 1338 94.0 14.2 13.7
1991 1295 94.0 13.7 14.1
1992 1302 77.0 16.9 7.3
1993 1247 66.0 18.9 8.8
1994 1266 72.0 17.6 10.8
1995 1419 80.0 17.7 13.5
1996 1419 80.0 17.7 13.5
1997 1445 86.0 16.8 29.4
1998 1530 97.0 15.8 23.6
1999 1647 97.0 17.0 20
2000 1617 97.0 16.7 18.7
2001 1687 97.0 17.4 13
2002 1761 97.0 18.2 20.2
2003 1761 97.0 18.2 20.2
2004 1831 97.0 18.9 24.3
2005 1860 97.0 19.2 36.8
2006 1656 97.0 17.1 33.9
2007 1494 87.0 17.2 37.7
2008 1409 88.5 15.9 39
2009 1634 94.5 17.3 36.8
2010 1642 92.7 17.7 42.8
2011 1711 92.0 18.5 44
2012 1723 92.8 18.5 45.1
2013 1735 89.1 19.4 46.2
2014 1717 92.8 18.4 46.4
2015 1828 91.0 20.0 45.9
2016 1733 94.0 18.4 45.6
2017 1771 98.6 17.9 45.5
2018 1752 91.8 19.0 46.2
2019 1740 94.3 18.4 44.3
2020 1724 95.6 18.0 41.8
2021 1638 88.9 18.4 41.9
2022 1720 89.7 19.1 42.7
2023 1692 91.2 18.5 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio R J Reynolds High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1582 94.0 16.8 10
1989 1443 94.0 15.3 12.8
1990 1338 94.0 14.2 13.7
1991 1295 94.0 13.7 14.1
1992 1302 77.0 16.9 7.3
1993 1247 66.0 18.9 8.8
1994 1266 72.0 17.6 10.8
1995 1419 80.0 17.7 13.5
1996 1419 80.0 17.7 13.5
1997 1445 86.0 16.8 29.4
1998 1530 97.0 15.8 23.6
1999 1647 97.0 17.0 20
2000 1617 97.0 16.7 18.7
2001 1687 97.0 17.4 13
2002 1761 97.0 18.2 20.2
2003 1761 97.0 18.2 20.2
2004 1831 97.0 18.9 24.3
2005 1860 97.0 19.2 36.8
2006 1656 97.0 17.1 33.9
2007 1494 87.0 17.2 37.7
2008 1409 88.5 15.9 39
2009 1634 94.5 17.3 36.8
2010 1642 92.7 17.7 42.8
2011 1711 92.0 18.5 44
2012 1723 92.8 18.5 45.1
2013 1735 89.1 19.4 46.2
2014 1717 92.8 18.4 46.4
2015 1828 91.0 20.0 45.9
2016 1733 94.0 18.4 45.6
2017 1771 98.6 17.9 45.5
2018 1752 91.8 19.0 46.2
2019 1740 94.3 18.4 44.3
2020 1724 95.6 18.0 41.8
2021 1638 88.9 18.4 41.9
2022 1720 89.7 19.1 42.7
2023 1692 91.2 18.5 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for R J Reynolds High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $446 (5.5%) $7,655 (94.5%) $8,101

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on R J Reynolds High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 237th of 514 High schoolsRanks 455th of 626 High schools
 26.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (R J Reynolds High)64.145
 19.1%
   End of Course Biology (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)57.450.7
 6.7%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (R J Reynolds High)58.255.3
 2.9%
   End of Course English II (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5654.4
 1.6%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (R J Reynolds High)40.410.6
 29.8%
   End of Course Math I (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)36.123.3
 12.8%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (R J Reynolds High)38.638.5
 0.1%
   End of Course Math III (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)45.552.1
 6.6%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17401692
 2.8%
African American594560
 5.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian7051
 27.1%
Hispanic349415
 18.9%
Pacific Islander22
White632577
 8.7%
Two or More Races9085
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.3%57.6%
 13.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about R J Reynolds High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,692 students attended R J Reynolds High.

R J Reynolds High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brunson Elementary
Elementary : Cook Literacy Model School
Elementary : Moore Magnet Elementary
Elementary : South Fork Elementary
Elementary : Whitaker Elementary
Middle : Wiley Magnet Middle

R J Reynolds High ranks 434th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at R J Reynolds High are 34% White, 33% African American, 25% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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