For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,739 students in Forsyth County, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Forsyth County, NC are Nc Leadership Charter Academy, The Arts Based School and Quality Education Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forsyth County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Forsyth County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Forsyth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nc Leadership Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4353 High Point Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Gr: K-12 | 1,170 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
The Arts Based School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1380 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-4116
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-4116
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Quality Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5012-d Lansing Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Gr: K-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Forsyth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5426 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Gr: K-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Carter G. Woodson School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
437 Goldfloss Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Gr: K-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Forsyth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12th Street Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 W Clemmonsville Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 727-2604
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 727-2604
Gr: 8 | 1 student
3683-b Old Lexington Rd.
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 497-1243
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 497-1243
Gr: 5-6
1612 E 14th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 725-7507
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 725-7507
Gr: K-6 | 13 students
2200 Tryon St
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 771-4515
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 771-4515
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3545 Carver School Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
3125 Williston Road
Walkertown, NC 27051
(336) 748-4090
Walkertown, NC 27051
(336) 748-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
280 South Liberty St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-3838
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-3838
Gr: 5-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Forsyth County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Forsyth County, NC include Nc Leadership Charter Academy, The Arts Based School and Quality Education Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Forsyth County?
5 public charter schools are located in Forsyth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth County?
Forsyth County public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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