Walkertown’s public schools score below 61% of North Carolina districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Walkertown’s districts is 42%, below the North Carolina average (51%). The grade covers the public school district serving Walkertown, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.
From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Walkertown’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 260 North Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Walkertown’s, its schools beat 19%, lower than their 39% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 42% in math, against 50% and 51% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,477 per student, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 17 middle and 14 high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Gospel Light Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Walkertown’s grade
C+: better than 39% of North Carolina school districts, #223 of 290 North Carolina towns. Graduation is above the North Carolina average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Walkertown, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Walkertown
Walkertown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 633 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Walkertown
Walkertown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 633 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Walkertown
Walkertown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 633 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Walkertown
Walkertown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 633 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Walkertown
Walkertown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 633 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Walkertown
Walkertown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 633 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Walkertown
Walkertown Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 633 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Walkertown’s public schools are run by Forsyth County Schools, which also serves Bethania, Clemmons, Kernersville and Lewisville and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Walkertown vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share Walkertown’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Walkertown | C+ | Forsyth County Schools |
| Winston-Salem | C+ | Forsyth County Schools |
| Kernersville | C+ | Forsyth County Schools |
All 2 neighbors share Forsyth County Schools with Walkertown, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Walkertown
32 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Walkertown’s schools
Are Walkertown’s schools good?
On North Carolina’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Walkertown children attend score below 61% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #223 of 290 North Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 19%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Walkertown in?
Forsyth County Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 51,745 students in 79 schools (2024–25).
Where do Walkertown kids go to high school?
One of 14 high schools, depending on your address: West Forsyth High, Ronald W Reagan High School, R J Reynolds High, East Forsyth High, Parkland High, Mount Tabor High School, Robert B Glenn High School, Atkins Academic & Tech High, North Forsyth Magnet High, Carver High, Walkertown High, Paisley Magnet School, Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad and Early College of Forsyth Co.
What is Walkertown’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Forsyth County Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.
How much does Walkertown spend per student?
$13,477 in Forsyth County Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Walkertown?
Yes: Gospel Light Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 359 students).
Parents talk
What Walkertown families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Walkertown → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.