| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson County Schools | Winston-Salem | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 17,964 | 36 | — | 1 |
| Forsyth County Schools | Belews Creek | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 52,717 | 81 | PK–12 | 16 |
How Forsyth County compares
Together they enroll 70,681 students across 117 schools. The largest is Forsyth County Schools with 52,717 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the North Carolina average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Forsyth County has 2 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Forsyth County is Davidson County Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
Enter your zip code on any page to confirm your exact district assignment — district boundaries are address-specific and may not follow county or city lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Forsyth County, NC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Forsyth County, NC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Forsyth County, NC?
Of the districts serving Forsyth County, Davidson County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.