Forsyth County Schools, North Carolina

Forsyth County Schools is a unified school district in Forsyth County, North Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 389,977 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 408 sq mi (1,057 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
389,977
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Forsyth County
Land area
408 sq mi (1,057 km²)
Median household income
$67,165 ± $1,465
Median home value
$250,400 ± $5,111
Water area
4.49 sq mi (11.6 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3701500
Coordinates (central point)
36.132466, -80.256961

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Forsyth County Schools, largest first

  1. Winston Township252,037 people
  2. Winston-Salem (city)252,037 people
  3. Kernersville Township31,430 people
  4. Kernersville (town)27,830 people
  5. Clemmons (village)21,871 people
  6. Clemmonsville Township19,547 people
  7. Lewisville Township18,904 people
  8. Abbotts Creek Township14,581 people
  9. Lewisville (town)13,828 people
  10. Vienna Township12,184 people
  11. Bethania Township10,711 people
  12. Salem Chapel Township6,839 people
All 24
  1. Belews Creek Township6,692 people
  2. Walkertown (town)5,873 people
  3. Old Richmond Township4,949 people
  4. Broadbay Township3,874 people
  5. Rural Hall (town)3,466 people
  6. South Fork Township3,115 people
  7. Middle Fork II Township3,094 people
  8. Tobaccoville (village)2,664 people
  9. Middle Fork I Township1,969 people
  10. Germanton (CDP)1,087 people
  11. Bethania (town)443 people
  12. Old Town Township51 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Stokes County Schools18 mi north
  2. Davie County Schools21 mi southwest
  3. Yadkin County Schools23 mi west
  4. Davidson County Schools23 mi south
  5. Guilford County Schools26 mi east
  6. Surry County Schools31 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Forsyth County Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Forsyth County Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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