Serving 967 students in grades 6-8, Hanes Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanes Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hanes Magnet School's student population of 967 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
967 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Hanes Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanes Magnet 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
#994 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
43%
22%
Black
20%
24%
White
27%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanes Magnet School's ranking?
Hanes Magnet School is ranked #994 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hanes Magnet School often compared to?
Hanes Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hanes Magnet School?
967 students attend Hanes Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hanes Magnet School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanes Magnet School?
Hanes Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hanes Magnet School offer ?
Hanes Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanes Magnet School part of?
Hanes Magnet School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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