Is Walkertown High a good school?

Walkertown High ranks in the bottom 15.3% of North Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Walkertown High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 723 students attended Walkertown High.

What is the racial makeup of Walkertown High?

Students at Walkertown High are 46% White, 25% African American, 22% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Walkertown High?

Walkertown High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Ibraham Elementary Elementary : Mineral Springs Elementary Elementary : Walkertown Elementary Middle : Mineral Springs Middle Middle : Walkertown Middle

Walkertown High

Summary:

Walkertown High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Walkertown, North Carolina, with a student population of 723. 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.

Walkertown High has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a racial breakdown of 46.2% White, 25.17% African American, 22.41% Hispanic, and 5.81% two or more races. 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, only 32.2% of Walkertown High students were proficient or better in EOC/Biology, compared to 50.6% for the district and 53.4% for the state. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walkertown High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students, as well as students with low socioeconomic status, performing significantly worse than their peers. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 99.59% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year. In comparison, Atkins Academic & Technical High, a nearby magnet school, had significantly higher EOC test scores, with 78.2% of students proficient or better in Biology.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5240 Sullivantown Road
Walkertown, NC 27051

(336) 703-4151

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
542^nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,875

Feeder schools for Walkertown High:

Elementary:	Ibraham Elementary
	Mineral Springs Elementary
	Walkertown Elementary
Middle:	Mineral Springs Middle
	Walkertown Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 723

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.2%

African American:

25.2%

Hispanic:

22.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walkertown High ranks worse than 84.7% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 8^th 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 16.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Walkertown High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.2%), African American (25.2%), Hispanic (22.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walkertown High is 15.3, which is the 7^th best among 14 high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Walkertown High employs 47.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walkertown High is $10,875, which is the 7^th highest among 14 high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walkertown High:

SchoolDigger ranks Walkertown High 542^nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Walkertown High 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 all students at Walkertown High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2013	22.41	364^th	505	27.9%
2014	16.68	372^nd	451	17.5%
2015	32.90	321^st	531	39.5%
2016	27.10	335^th	507	33.9%
2017	32.16	299^th	476	37.2%
2018	29.95	320^th	469	31.8%
2019	27.29	364^th	514	29.2%
2021	20.72	476^th	594	19.9%
2022	26.17	458^th	621	26.2%
2023	30.67	429^th	626	31.5%
2024	16.54	542^nd	640	15.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Walkertown High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	23.43	164^th	195	15.9%
2021	18.41	177^th	199	11.1%
2022	40.32	131^st	226	42.0%
2023	75.16	48^th	249	80.7%
2024	17.24	234^th	261	10.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walkertown High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	21.75	159^th	173	8.1%
2023	37.15	118^th	226	47.8%
2024	29.60	203^rd	262	22.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Walkertown High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.02	210^th	349	39.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walkertown High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	28.02	304^th	424	28.3%
2019	39.21	221^st	446	50.4%
2021	33.08	249^th	432	42.4%
2022	39.13	299^th	544	45.0%
2023	34.22	375^th	597	37.2%
2024	16.50	548^th	613	10.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Walkertown High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	33.57	302^nd	449	32.7%
2019	25.40	359^th	475	24.4%
2021	24.74	336^th	475	29.3%
2022	29.84	423^rd	594	28.8%
2023	30.57	413^th	588	29.8%
2024	15.54	525^th	602	12.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Walkertown High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	30.73	232^nd	349	33.5%
2019	33.22	246^th	364	32.4%
2022	31.26	215^th	330	34.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Walkertown High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	71.32	21^st	100	79.0%
2019	46.60	206^th	325	36.6%
2021	75.10	46^th	337	86.4%
2022	45.16	281^st	398	29.4%
2023	31.81	339^th	403	15.9%
2024	14.81	381^st	403	5.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Walkertown High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	24.42	358^th	463	22.7%
2019	24.92	361^st	488	26.0%
2021	18.08	392^nd	481	18.5%
2022	22.93	457^th	585	21.9%
2023	30.21	421^st	602	30.1%
2024	16.66	520^th	607	14.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Walkertown High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	21.60	302^nd	359	15.9%
2019	32.26	242^nd	369	34.4%
2021	37.39	182^nd	364	50.0%
2022	43.56	199^th	430	53.7%
2023	49.99	163^rd	434	62.4%
2024	25.11	344^th	437	21.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walkertown High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	25.09	267^th	340	21.5%
2019	36.06	204^th	354	42.4%
2021	17.31	335^th	370	9.5%
2022	22.43	363^rd	436	16.7%
2023	25.15	358^th	449	20.3%
2024	24.01	364^th	454	19.8%

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Rank History for White students at Walkertown High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	25.61	344^th	427	19.4%
2019	18.39	382^nd	444	14.0%
2021	16.95	382^nd	439	13.0%
2022	18.49	465^th	534	12.9%
2023	21.16	456^th	537	15.1%
2024	9.80	516^th	553	6.7%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	148	44	0	13	2	15	222
2013	280	104	1	42	3	22	452
2014	413	141	1	64	4	24	647
2015	491	154	2	67	2	22	738
2016	508	139	2	92	3	23	767
2017	486	153	2	100	5	27	773
2018	466	159	4	118	2	25	774
2019	384	156	2	138	1	30	711
2020	364	168	4	136	2	39	713
2021	332	193	2	136	3	41	707
2022	332	178	1	163	3	38	715
2023	334	182	0	162	3	42	723

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 Walkertown High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	222	15.7	14.1	54.5
2013	452	27.8	16.2	52
2014	647	37.6	17.1	51.9
2015	738	43.0	17.1	48.1
2016	767	52.0	14.7	47.3
2017	773	49.6	15.5	44.4
2018	774	51.8	14.9	44.8
2019	711	49.5	14.3	46.6
2020	713	48.8	14.5	46.8
2021	707	46.1	15.3	45.1
2022	715	45.1	15.8	48.7
2023	723	47.1	15.3	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 Walkertown High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	222	15.7	14.1	54.5
2013	452	27.8	16.2	52
2014	647	37.6	17.1	51.9
2015	738	43.0	17.1	48.1
2016	767	52.0	14.7	47.3
2017	773	49.6	15.5	44.4
2018	774	51.8	14.9	44.8
2019	711	49.5	14.3	46.6
2020	713	48.8	14.5	46.8
2021	707	46.1	15.3	45.1
2022	715	45.1	15.8	48.7
2023	723	47.1	15.3	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walkertown High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,189 (10.9%)	$9,686 (89.1%)	$10,875

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walkertown High

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 364^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 429^th of 626 High schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Walkertown High)	45.9	35.4	10.5%
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 English II (Walkertown High)	50.7	51.8	1.1%
End of Course English II (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	56	54.4	1.6%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Walkertown High)	29.4	29.8	0.4%
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 (Walkertown High)	25.2	51.7	26.5%
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	711	723	1.7%
African American	156	182	16.7%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	138	162	17.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	384	334	13%
Two or More Races	30	42	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.6%	99.6%	53%

Schools Near Walkertown High

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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
Walkertown High	Public	9-12	5240 Sullivantown Road	Walkertown	27051	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 703-4151	723	47	15.3	99.6%	334 (46.2%)	182 (25.2%)	162 (22.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.8%)	16.5	542^nd of 640 public high schools	15.3%		30.7	429^th of 626 public high schools	31.5%	113	32.2	36.8	21.5	37.9							$10,875	$1,189	$9,686
East Forsyth High	Public	9-12	2500 W Mountain Street	Kernersville	27284	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 703-6735	1,655	105	15.8	53.2%	735 (44.4%)	383 (23.1%)	426 (25.7%)	18 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (5.5%)	33.7	412^th of 640 public high schools	35.6%		32.1	417^th of 626 public high schools	33.4%	5	44.3	54.1	19.5	57.0							$8,955	$537	$8,418
Carver High	Public	9-12	3545 Carver School Road	Winston Salem	27105	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 727-2987	664	51	13.0	99.5%	19 (2.9%)	347 (52.3%)	270 (40.7%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.0%)	9	597^th of 640 public high schools	6.7%		17.5	527^th of 626 public high schools	15.8%	70	20.6	25.5	9.1	36.4							$15,235	$2,941	$12,294
Atkins Academic & Technical High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3605 Old Greensboro Road	Winston Salem	27101	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 703-6754	1,192	69	17.3	36.2%	531 (44.5%)	286 (24.0%)	217 (18.2%)	80 (6.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (6.4%)	84.6	114^th of 640 public high schools	82.2%		87.7	90^th of 626 public high schools	85.6%	24	78.2	88.4	50.0	86.9							$9,035	$597	$8,438
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
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
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)
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
North Forsyth High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5705 Shattalon Drive	Winston Salem	27105	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 661-4880	1,062	61	17.2	99.7%	98 (9.2%)	416 (39.2%)	481 (45.3%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.8%)	50 (4.7%)	10	592^nd of 640 public high schools	7.5%		8.4	589^th of 626 public high schools	5.9%	3	20.5	33.4	11.7	33.1							$10,139	$976	$9,162
Robert B Glenn High School	Public	9-12	1600 Union Cross Road	Kernersville	27284	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 771-4500	1,504	86	17.3	71.7%	304 (20.2%)	426 (28.3%)	703 (46.7%)	8 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	60 (4.0%)	8.9	598^th of 640 public high schools	6.6%		13.9	548^th of 626 public high schools	12.5%	50	22.4	30.3	13.4	26.9							$8,839	$553	$8,286

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