For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,739 students in Forsyth County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Forsyth County, NC are Nc Leadership Charter Academy, The Arts Based School and Quality Education Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forsyth County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Forsyth County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Forsyth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nc Leadership Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4353 High Point Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Gr: K-12 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
The Arts Based School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1380 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-4116
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-4116
Gr: K-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Quality Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5012-d Lansing Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #44.
Forsyth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5426 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Gr: K-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Carter G. Woodson School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
437 Goldfloss Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Gr: K-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Forsyth County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Forsyth County, NC include Nc Leadership Charter Academy, The Arts Based School and Quality Education Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Forsyth County?
5 public charter schools are located in Forsyth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth County?
Forsyth County public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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