Public schools in Kernersville, NC
12 open public schools with an address in Kernersville, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,139
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Kernersville public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Kernersville, NC: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,139 students, an average of 845 per school. The largest campus is East Forsyth High (1,647 students), and the largest elementary school is Sedge Garden Elementary (714).
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools operates the most schools here (11), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kernersville
Elementary schools in Kernersville
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb's Creek Elementary Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 642 | 14.2:1 | |
| Cash Elementary Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 520 | 13.2:1 | |
| Kernersville Elementary Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 568 | 12.4:1 | |
| Piney Grove Elementary Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 635 | 14.8:1 | |
| Sedge Garden Elementary Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 714 | 14.3:1 | |
| Union Cross Traditional Acad Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 549 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Kernersville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Forsyth Middle School Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 06–08 | 772 | 15.8:1 | |
| Kernersville Middle Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 06–08 | 754 | 16.6:1 | |
| Southeast Middle Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 06–08 | 733 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Kernersville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Forsyth High Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 1,647 | 16.5:1 | |
| Robert B Glenn High School Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 1,396 | 16.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kernersville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC Leadership Charter Academy NC Leadership Charter Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 1,209 | 18.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.1%
- Hispanic29.5%
- Black21.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Kernersville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,139 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kernersville
How many public schools are in Kernersville, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Kernersville: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,139 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kernersville?
Schools with an address in Kernersville belong to 2 education agencies, led by Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools (11 schools), NC Leadership Charter Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kernersville?
East Forsyth High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kernersville, with 1,647 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kernersville?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in Kernersville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including NC Leadership Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kernersville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kernersville public schools is 15.3:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kernersville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities