Early College of Forsyth County

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Early College of Forsyth County ranks 123 rd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Early College of Forsyth County is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with a student population of 285. This school stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and well-regarded institution within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district.

One of the key factors that differentiates Early College of Forsyth County is its consistent academic excellence. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on end-of-course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates reaching as high as 91.3% in English II, compared to 54.2% for the district and 59.7% for the state. This strong academic performance has earned the school a ranking of 123 out of 640 high schools in North Carolina, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Another notable aspect of Early College of Forsyth County is its diverse student population, with a relatively even distribution of White (31.93%), Hispanic (32.63%), and African American (18.25%) students. This diversity is particularly striking when compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Mount Tabor High School and Parkland High, which tend to have more skewed racial compositions. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 16.47% in 2020-2021 to 35.44% in 2022-2023, indicating it is serving a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2100 Silas Creek Prky
Winston Salem, NC 27103

(336) 757-3290

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
123^rd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,298

Feeder schools for Early College of Forsyth County:

Elementary:	Ashley Academy
	Bolton Elementary
	Brunson Elementary
	Caleb's Creek Elementary
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	Cash Elementary
	Clemmons Elementary
	Cook Literacy Model School
	Diggs-Latham Elementary
	Easton Elementary School
	Forest Park Elementary
	Frank Morgan Elementary
	Gibson Elementary
	Griffith Elementary
	Hall-Woodward Elementary
	Ibraham Elementary
	Jefferson Elementary
	Kernersville Elementary
	Kimberley Park Elementary
	Kimmel Farm Elementary
	Konnoak Elementary
	Lewisville Elementary
	Meadowlark Elementary
	Mineral Springs Elementary
	Moore Magnet Elementary
	North Hills Elementary
	Old Richmond Elementary
	Old Town Elementary
	Petree Elementary
	Piney Grove Elementary
	Rural Hall Elementary
	Sedge Garden Elementary
	Sherwood Forest Elementary
	Smith Farm Elementary
	South Fork Elementary
	Southwest Elementary
	Speas Elementary
	Union Cross Traditional Academy
	Vienna Elementary
	Walkertown Elementary
	Ward Elementary
	Whitaker Elementary
Middle:	Clemmons Middle School
	East Forsyth Middle School
	Flat Rock Middle
	Hanes Magnet School
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	Kernersville Middle
	Meadowlark Middle
	Mineral Springs Middle
	Northwest Middle
	Paisley IB Magnet School
	Philo-Hill Magnet Academy
	Southeast Middle
	Thomas Jefferson Middle
	Walkertown Middle
	Wiley Magnet Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 27.0

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

32.6%

White:

31.9%

African American:

18.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Early College of Forsyth County ranks better than 80.8% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 14 ranked high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Early College of Forsyth County is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32.6%), White (31.9%), African American (18.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Early College of Forsyth County is 27. 16 high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Early College of Forsyth County employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Early College of Forsyth County is $6,298. 16 high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Early College of Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Early College of Forsyth County 123^rd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Early College of Forsyth County in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

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

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Rank History for Early College of Forsyth County

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Rank History for all students at Early College of Forsyth County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2009	85.58	10^th	490	98.0%
2010	76.67	36^th	499	92.8%
2011	83.20	9^th	506	98.2%
2012	79.72	4^th	502	99.2%
2013	85.38	11^th	505	97.8%
2014	92.09	6^th	451	98.7%
2015	92.11	4^th	531	99.2%
2016	89.92	9^th	507	98.2%
2019	89.66	26^th	514	94.9%
2021	92.46	53^rd	594	91.1%
2022	89.11	82^nd	621	86.8%
2023	88.98	81^st	626	87.1%
2024	82.37	123^rd	640	80.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Early College of Forsyth County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	98.65	5^th	432	98.8%
2022	95.38	42^nd	544	92.3%
2023	92.56	64^th	597	89.3%
2024	87.09	96^th	613	84.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Early College of Forsyth County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	85.39	33^rd	475	93.1%
2021	91.41	21^st	475	95.6%
2022	81.70	112^th	594	81.1%
2023	87.13	82^nd	588	86.1%
2024	84.21	110^th	602	81.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Early College of Forsyth County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	65.56	117^th	337	65.3%
2023	72.05	108^th	403	73.2%
2024	63.75	160^th	403	60.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Early College of Forsyth County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	93.70	17^th	481	96.5%
2022	96.20	24^th	585	95.9%
2023	95.90	28^th	602	95.3%
2024	82.25	126^th	607	79.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Early College of Forsyth County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	79.69	16^th	89	82.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Early College of Forsyth County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	94.79	9^th	364	97.5%
2022	95.49	29^th	430	93.3%
2024	88.76	52^nd	437	88.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Early College of Forsyth County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	97.43	6^th	354	98.3%
2021	95.91	8^th	370	97.8%
2022	92.48	46^th	436	89.4%
2023	91.69	48^th	449	89.3%
2024	85.26	70^th	454	84.6%

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Rank History for White students at Early College of Forsyth County

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	85.38	28^th	439	93.6%
2022	88.85	60^th	534	88.8%
2023	94.69	14^th	537	97.4%
2024	92.38	33^rd	553	94.0%

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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.

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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Early College of Forsyth County

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2010	60	37	1	24	1	n/a	n/a	123
2011	98	44	4	38	0	0	11	195
2012	119	56	9	43	0	0	12	239
2013	113	53	18	35	0	0	12	231
2014	115	45	21	35	0	0	14	230
2015	99	38	24	33	0	0	17	211
2016	98	45	27	36	0	0	13	219
2017	114	48	23	50	0	0	11	246
2018	122	48	29	49	1	0	9	258
2019	120	51	29	60	1	0	8	269
2020	108	47	27	71	0	0	9	262
2021	98	41	31	72	0	0	13	255
2022	83	43	30	84	1	0	19	260
2023	91	52	28	93	1	0	20	285

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early College of Forsyth County

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	0	4.0	n/a	n/a
2010	123	6.9	17.7	n/a
2011	195	9.0	21.6	0
2012	239	8.5	28.1	7.1
2013	231	8.5	27.1	0
2014	230	9.0	25.5	n/a
2015	211	9.0	23.4	0
2016	219	10.0	21.9	0
2017	246	10.4	23.4	1.2
2018	258	10.6	24.3	10.5
2019	269	10.3	25.9	16.7
2020	262	9.8	26.5	15.3
2021	255	10.0	25.5	16.5
2022	260	9.5	27.3	20
2023	285	10.5	27.0	35.4

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 Early College of Forsyth County

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	0	4.0	n/a	n/a
2010	123	6.9	17.7	n/a
2011	195	9.0	21.6	0
2012	239	8.5	28.1	7.1
2013	231	8.5	27.1	0
2014	230	9.0	25.5	n/a
2015	211	9.0	23.4	0
2016	219	10.0	21.9	0
2017	246	10.4	23.4	1.2
2018	258	10.6	24.3	10.5
2019	269	10.3	25.9	16.7
2020	262	9.8	26.5	15.3
2021	255	10.0	25.5	16.5
2022	260	9.5	27.3	20
2023	285	10.5	27.0	35.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Early College of Forsyth County

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$197 (3.1%)	$6,101 (96.9%)	$6,298

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Early College of Forsyth County

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 81^st of 626 High schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Early College of Forsyth County)	95.2	89.8	5.4%
End of Course Biology (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	57.4	50.7	6.7%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course Math I (Early College of Forsyth County)	64.7	52.2	12.5%
End of Course Math I (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	36.1	23.3	12.8%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Early College of Forsyth County)	76.4	84.7	8.3%
End of Course Math III (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	45.5	52.1	6.6%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	269	285	5.9%
African American	51	52	2%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	29	28	3.4%
Hispanic	60	93	55%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	91	24.2%
Two or More Races	8	20	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.7%	35.4%	18.7%

Schools Near Early College of Forsyth County

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)		EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Early College of Forsyth County	Public	9-12	2100 Silas Creek Prky	Winston Salem	27103	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 757-3290	285	11	27.0	35.4%	91 (31.9%)	52 (18.2%)	93 (32.6%)	28 (9.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.0%)	82.4	123^rd of 640 public high schools	80.8%		89	81^st of 626 public high schools	87.1%	42		91.3	66.7	74.1							$6,298	$197	$6,101
Middle College of Forsyth County	Public	11-12	2100 Silas Creek Parkway	Winston Salem	27103	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 734-7437	106	4	27.0	36.8%	33 (31.1%)	33 (31.1%)	28 (26.4%)	7 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)								(n/a)				67.7							$11,250	$199	$11,051
Parkland High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1600 Brewer Road	Winston Salem	27127	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 771-4700	1,519	90	16.9	99.4%	114 (7.5%)	581 (38.2%)	761 (50.1%)	8 (0.5%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (3.2%)	11.4	581^st of 640 public high schools	9.2%		10.9	571^st of 626 public high schools	8.8%	10	37.5	32.8	8.4	30.5							$9,527	$1,008	$8,519
Main Street Academy	Public	6-12	3683 Old Lexington Road	Winston Salem	27107	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 703-4185	37	18	2.0	81.1%	2 (5.4%)	25 (67.6%)	8 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)								(n/a)		15.4			8.3		8.3				$36,283	$2,804	$33,478
R J Reynolds High	Public, Magnet	9-12	301 N Hawthorne Road	Winston Salem	27104	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 703-4145	1,692	91	18.5	57.6%	577 (34.1%)	560 (33.1%)	415 (24.5%)	51 (3.0%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	85 (5.0%)	31.7	434^th of 640 public high schools	32.2%		27.6	455^th of 626 public high schools	27.3%	21	46.7	53.5	15.2	49.5							$8,101	$446	$7,655
Carter High School	Public	9-12	851 Highland Court	Winston Salem	27101	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 703-4119	134	12	10.8	97.8%	52 (38.8%)	50 (37.3%)	27 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)								(n/a)											$31,027	$5,025	$26,002
Career Center	Public	9-12	910 Highland Court	Winston Salem	27101	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 727-8181	0	46	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
J F Kennedy High	Public, Virtual, Magnet	6-12	890 E 11th Street	Winston Salem	27101	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	(336) 703-4143	383	33	11.5	99.2%	43 (11.2%)	131 (34.2%)	190 (49.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	12.5	574^th of 640 public high schools	10.3%		7.9	594^th of 626 public high schools	5.1%	20	18.6	38.0		37.9							$14,798	$1,646	$13,152
Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	1215 North Cameron Avenue	Winston Salem	27101	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 703-6732	361	32	11.4	99.2%	6 (1.7%)	187 (51.8%)	159 (44.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	8.4	605^th of 640 public high schools	5.5%		7.3	597^th of 626 public high schools	4.6%	8	22.2	34.9	13.0	6.5	16.7	11.5	16.7	6.5	16.7	34.6	$14,063	$2,100	$11,962
Mount Tabor High School	Public	9-12	342 Petree Road	Winston Salem	27106	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 703-6700	1,431	81	17.6	59.3%	415 (29.0%)	609 (42.6%)	316 (22.1%)	21 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	66 (4.6%)	31.3	438^th of 640 public high schools	31.6%		24.2	482^nd of 626 public high schools	23.0%	44	49.4	54.6	20.1	42.8							$8,336	$579	$7,757

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How many students attend Early College of Forsyth County?

In the 2022-23 school year, 285 students attended Early College of Forsyth County.

What is the racial makeup of Early College of Forsyth County?

Students at Early College of Forsyth County are 33% Hispanic, 32% White, 18% African American, 10% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

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Early College of Forsyth County ranks 123^rd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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