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East Forsyth High School vs. Atkins Academic & Tech High School

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School Overview

School
East Forsyth High School
2500 W Mountain Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Atkins Academic & Tech High School
3605 Old Greensboro Road
Winston Salem, NC 27101
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
n/a

Atkins Academic & Tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,690 students in grades 9-12, East Forsyth High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,190 students in grades 9-12, Atkins Academic & Tech High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,690 students
1,190 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Forsyth High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Atkins Academic & Tech High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
59% | 41%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Forsyth High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Atkins Academic & Tech High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Forsyth High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Atkins Academic & Tech High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Forsyth High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Atkins Academic & Tech High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1090 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#72 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Forsyth High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Atkins Academic & Tech High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Forsyth High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins Academic & Tech High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Forsyth High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins Academic & Tech High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Forsyth High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins Academic & Tech High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East Forsyth High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Atkins Academic & Tech High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East Forsyth High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Atkins Academic & Tech High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
478
335
Grade 10 Students
410
289
Grade 11 Students
465
287
Grade 12 Students
337
279

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Forsyth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Forsyth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Forsyth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
42%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Forsyth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Forsyth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Forsyth High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Atkins Academic & Tech High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Forsyth High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Forsyth High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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