Serving 123 students in grades 9-12, Carter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carter High School's student population of 123 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Carter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1850 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
36%
24%
White
36%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤10%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter High School's ranking?
Carter High School is ranked #1850 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carter High School?
The graduation rate of Carter High School is 10%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Carter High School?
123 students attend Carter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Carter High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carter High School?
Carter High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carter High School offer ?
Carter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter High School part of?
Carter High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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