At a glance
Reported students
123
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
11–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578.5
Carter High School: 123 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
8.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 133
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.3:1
What the reported data says about Carter High School
Carter High School is a public high school serving grades 11–12 in Winston Salem. It is one of 80 current school records connected to Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools. NCES reports 123 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.2:1, below the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (35.8%) and Black (35.8%). English learners represent 18% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 94.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Carter High School
- 1How do the reported 8.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18%
- Students with disabilities
- 94.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.8%
- Hispanic22.8%
- Black35.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty
High · Grades 11–12
121 reported students
Main Street Academy
High · Grades 06–12
63 reported students
Career Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Early College of Forsyth Co
High · Grades 09–12
306 reported students
J F Kennedy High
High · Grades 09–12
332 reported students
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
High · Grades 06–12
369 reported students
Public schools near Carter High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J F Kennedy High High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 332 | under 0.1 mi |
| Career Center High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 06–12 | 369 | 0.8 mi |
| R J Reynolds High High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 1,759 | 1.7 mi |
| Atkins Academic & Tech High High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 1,187 | 2.2 mi |
| Carver High High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 728 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carter High School
What grades does Carter High School serve?
Carter High School reports grades 11–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
How many students attend Carter High School?
Carter High School reported 123 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 133 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carter High School?
The calculated ratio is 8.2:1, based on 123 students and 15.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carter High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carter High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carter High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carter High School in?
Carter High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, based in Winston Salem, NC, which operates 80 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carter High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J F Kennedy High (under 0.1 mi), Career Center (under 0.1 mi), Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.