East Forsyth Middle School

Summary:

East Forsyth Middle School is a public middle school in Kernersville, North Carolina, serving 763 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Forsyth Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (38.66%) and Hispanic (37.61%) students compared to nearby schools like Kernersville Middle and Walkertown Middle. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of North Carolina middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Its proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science are significantly lower than the district and state averages, and it struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups.

When compared to other middle schools in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County district, East Forsyth Middle School stands out as an underperforming school. Nearby magnet schools like Hanes Magnet School and Wiley Magnet Middle have significantly higher academic achievement and rankings, suggesting that the district's magnet school model may be more effective in supporting student success. The stark differences in performance raise concerns about educational equity, as East Forsyth Middle School's high percentage of minority and low-income students may be contributing to the achievement gap.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 810 Bagley Drive
       Kernersville, NC  27284


(336) 703-6765

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
731st of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,957 Help


Students who attend East Forsyth Middle School usually attend:

High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    East Forsyth High
    Middle College of Forsyth County

Feeder schools for East Forsyth Middle School:

Elementary:    Cash Elementary
    Petree Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  763

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.7%
Hispanic:
37.6%
White:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details East Forsyth Middle School ranks worse than 92.2% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 10th among 14 ranked middle 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 10.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at East Forsyth Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.7%), Hispanic (37.6%), White (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Forsyth Middle School is 17. 9 middle schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Forsyth Middle School is $9,957, which is the 4th highest among 14 middle schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Forsyth Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Forsyth Middle School 731st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See East Forsyth Middle School 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 East Forsyth Middle School

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Rank History for all students at East Forsyth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.40 447th 598 25.3%
2007 37.66 445th 606 26.6%
2008 36.76 437th 620 29.5%
2009 34.27 479th 630 24.0%
2010 38.13 458th 640 28.4%
2011 39.30 454th 648 29.9%
2012 30.06 518th 662 21.8%
2013 23.64 518th 673 23.0%
2014 18.12 527th 627 15.9%
2015 23.50 556th 705 21.1%
2016 19.99 564th 692 18.5%
2017 12.36 625th 694 9.9%
2018 12.78 615th 691 11.0%
2019 13.88 655th 737 11.1%
2021 8.19 706th 741 4.7%
2022 13.56 710th 786 9.7%
2023 12.05 715th 784 8.8%
2024 10.55 731st 793 7.8%
See the entire list of North Carolina Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Forsyth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.17 211th 237 11.0%
2021 19.48 225th 248 9.3%
2022 25.27 227th 283 19.8%
2023 39.39 192nd 302 36.4%
2024 25.03 259th 306 15.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Forsyth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.00 135th 151 10.6%
2019 27.87 173rd 211 18.0%
2022 36.60 201st 312 35.6%
2023 20.91 301st 318 5.3%
2024 25.89 298th 356 16.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Forsyth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.62 581st 604 3.8%
2019 11.63 603rd 639 5.6%
2021 9.96 617th 633 2.5%
2022 17.68 619th 689 10.2%
2023 14.51 680th 735 7.5%
2024 12.27 700th 743 5.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at East Forsyth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.53 45th 50 10.0%
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Rank History for Female students at East Forsyth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.66 593rd 656 9.6%
2019 11.42 628th 684 8.2%
2021 6.56 688th 706 2.5%
2022 13.25 671st 733 8.5%
2023 12.21 678th 731 7.3%
2024 10.83 690th 738 6.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Forsyth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.15 442nd 475 6.9%
2019 16.86 483rd 504 4.2%
2022 24.25 381st 449 15.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at East Forsyth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.24 166th 416 60.1%
2021 3.42 446th 448 0.4%
2022 23.46 424th 450 5.8%
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Rank History for Male students at East Forsyth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.60 613th 665 7.8%
2019 14.55 624th 697 10.5%
2021 10.14 665th 711 6.5%
2022 12.56 687th 748 8.2%
2023 10.57 694th 747 7.1%
2024 9.34 704th 751 6.3%
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Rank History for African American students at East Forsyth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.45 433rd 494 12.3%
2019 23.63 449th 519 13.5%
2021 16.96 497th 533 6.8%
2022 15.81 512th 550 6.9%
2023 13.70 539th 559 3.6%
2024 13.77 528th 560 5.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Forsyth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.68 465th 472 1.5%
2019 11.96 475th 493 3.7%
2021 10.62 509th 522 2.5%
2022 15.69 503rd 541 7.0%
2023 15.10 515th 553 6.9%
2024 14.03 527th 564 6.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at East Forsyth Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.86 506th 596 15.1%
2019 22.01 537th 624 13.9%
2021 9.52 603rd 632 4.6%
2022 25.84 533rd 658 19.0%
2023 19.31 572nd 656 12.8%
2024 12.83 609th 652 6.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

East Forsyth Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a student
Sunday, January 1, 2023

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by a student
Sunday, February 9, 2020

Open Quote My experience at East Forsyth Middle School was amazing. I was beyond prepared for high school. I was constantly pushed to be the best I could be. The teachers were the best, as they always supported me, as well as other students in everything we did. I always felt like they believed in me. At East, I knew I was going to succeed. I love going back there and visit quite often. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 1, 2018

Open Quote My daughter goes to East Forsyth Middle. This is my third child to attend this school by choice. Since I live in Forsyth County, we have the choice of which school our children attends. We have only had positive experiences at this school. The school is very diverse and I feel that is a true reflection of the High School she will attend. The teachers and staff are outstanding and supportive. I am a true believer that the school is only as good as the class your child is in and we have only experienced great teachers. Yes the average test score is lower than those in our are however since our children all fall in advanced classes, these lower test scores has not affected them. In fact they have all scored higher than both the county and state. Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Forsyth Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 327 282 5 92 3 n/a n/a 0 709
2007 381 272 7 110 3 n/a n/a 28 801
2008 355 272 10 123 1 n/a n/a 24 785
2009 333 285 8 151 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2010 308 294 5 148 1 n/a n/a 0 756
2011 311 261 4 164 1 1 31 0 773
2012 267 274 2 179 1 0 31 0 754
2013 249 285 2 215 0 3 37 0 791
2014 229 295 5 208 0 2 25 0 764
2015 200 273 4 214 0 0 25 0 716
2016 212 271 3 190 1 0 17 0 694
2017 207 286 2 209 2 0 22 0 728
2018 191 271 2 240 2 1 27 0 734
2019 155 271 5 279 1 1 33 0 745
2020 151 273 6 306 0 1 40 0 777
2021 123 291 6 315 0 0 36 0 771
2022 151 280 4 286 1 0 35 0 757
2023 140 295 7 287 0 0 34 0 763

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 East Forsyth Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 709 n/a n/a 47.5
2007 801 52.2 15.3 49.9
2008 785 53.0 14.8 51.6
2009 777 54.6 14.2 50.6
2010 756 58.0 13.0 58.6
2011 773 56.3 13.7 60.3
2012 754 51.5 14.6 65.3
2013 791 53.4 14.8 72.1
2014 764 51.2 14.9 71.2
2015 716 53.0 13.5 73.2
2016 694 52.0 13.3 99.6
2017 728 55.4 13.1 99.6
2018 734 53.5 13.7 99.6
2019 745 53.5 13.9 99.6
2020 777 49.8 15.5 99
2021 771 47.6 16.1 99.6
2022 757 50.0 15.1 64.2
2023 763 44.8 17.0 99.6

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 East Forsyth Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 709 n/a n/a 47.5
2007 801 52.2 15.3 49.9
2008 785 53.0 14.8 51.6
2009 777 54.6 14.2 50.6
2010 756 58.0 13.0 58.6
2011 773 56.3 13.7 60.3
2012 754 51.5 14.6 65.3
2013 791 53.4 14.8 72.1
2014 764 51.2 14.9 71.2
2015 716 53.0 13.5 73.2
2016 694 52.0 13.3 99.6
2017 728 55.4 13.1 99.6
2018 734 53.5 13.7 99.6
2019 745 53.5 13.9 99.6
2020 777 49.8 15.5 99
2021 771 47.6 16.1 99.6
2022 757 50.0 15.1 64.2
2023 763 44.8 17.0 99.6

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 East Forsyth Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,378 (13.8%) $8,579 (86.2%) $9,957

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Forsyth Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 655th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 715th of 784 Middle schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (East Forsyth Middle School)34.221.1
 13.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.741.7
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (East Forsyth Middle School)28.324.2
 4.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)54.840
 14.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Forsyth Middle School)41.627.8
 13.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5340.8
 12.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (East Forsyth Middle School)42.428.7
 13.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)57.741.7
 16%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Forsyth Middle School)22.820.9
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)50.737.9
 12.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (East Forsyth Middle School)32.828.6
 4.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5645.8
 10.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (East Forsyth Middle School)61.549
 12.5%
   8th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)75.862.8
 13%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students745763
 2.4%
African American271295
 8.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic279287
 2.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White155140
 9.7%
Two or More Races3334
 3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%99.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Forsyth Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 763 students attended East Forsyth Middle School.

East Forsyth Middle School ranks in the bottom 7.8% of North Carolina middle schools.

Students at East Forsyth Middle School are 39% African American, 38% Hispanic, 18% White, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend East Forsyth Middle School usually go on to attend Early College of Forsyth County


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