Forsyth County Schools School District

The Forsyth County Schools School District is located in Winston Salem, NC and includes 74 schools that serve 51,325 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Forsyth County Schools School District spends $7,501 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student Information

The Forsyth County Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Forsyth County Schools School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Forsyth County Schools School District serves 9% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.