📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
7 Rated Districts in the Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area
NC EOG 2024–25 · percentile among North Carolina districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Davie County Schools | Mocksville | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #2 | Davidson County Schools | Lexington | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #3 | Stokes County Schools | Danbury | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #4 | Yadkin County Schools | Yadkinville | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #5 | Forsyth County Schools | Winston Salem | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #6 | Lexington City Schools | Lexington | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #7 | Thomasville City Schools | Thomasville | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
Best School Districts in the Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from NC EOG 2024–25 (North Carolina) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the highest-rated is Davie County Schools (Mocksville), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 84th percentile of North Carolina districts on NC EOG 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.