At a glance
Reported students
129
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578.5
Lowrance Middle: 129 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
6.1:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. 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
- 139
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56.06
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.5:1
What the reported data says about Lowrance Middle
Lowrance Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–10 in Winston Salem. It is one of 80 current school records connected to Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools. NCES reports 129 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.1:1, below the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (37.2%) and Black (35.7%). English learners represent 11.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 93.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lowrance Middle
- 1How do the reported 6.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.19 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 93.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.16
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.2%
- Hispanic37.2%
- Black35.7%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
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.
Konnoak Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
363 reported students
Paisley Magnet School
Middle · Grades 06–10
553 reported students
Walkertown Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
617 reported students
Flat Rock Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
674 reported students
Mineral Springs Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
702 reported students
Northwest Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
702 reported students
Public schools near Lowrance Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paisley Magnet School Middle · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 06–10 | 553 | under 0.1 mi |
| Wiley Magnet Middle Middle · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 06–08 | 754 | 1.1 mi |
| Mineral Springs Middle Middle · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 06–08 | 702 | 3.3 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle Middle · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 06–08 | 808 | 3.4 mi |
| Konnoak Middle School Middle · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 06–08 | 363 | 4.1 mi |
| Hanes Magnet School Middle · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 06–08 | 967 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lowrance Middle
What grades does Lowrance Middle serve?
Lowrance Middle reports grades 06–10 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (special education school) in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
How many students attend Lowrance Middle?
Lowrance Middle reported 129 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 139 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lowrance Middle?
The calculated ratio is 6.1:1, based on 129 students and 21.19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lowrance Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lowrance Middle 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 Lowrance Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.7% 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 Lowrance Middle in?
Lowrance Middle 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 Lowrance Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paisley Magnet School (under 0.1 mi), Wiley Magnet Middle (1.1 mi), Mineral Springs Middle (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.