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Kernersville Middle

110 Brown Road, Kernersville, NC 27284Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
706
Students
Total enrolled
$14,195
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 706 students in grades 06–08 in Kernersville, North Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,195 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Kernersville Middle is a large middle in Kernersville, North Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 706 students. The district invests $14,195 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Kernersville Middle

706
Total Students
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution348 male · 358 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 368 students
Student Composition
57%
25%
11%
Asian1%
White57%
Hispanic / Latino25%
Black11%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370150002378

Academic Outcomes at Kernersville Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 59th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27284

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,195Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,195
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,246
Student Support$2,697
Administration$1,703
Operations$2,129
Other$1,420
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,195 spent per student, an estimated $6,289 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
25%
State government
52.1%
Local (property tax)
25.3%
Federal programs
22.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Meadowlark ElementaryKimmel Farm ElementaryClemmons ElementaryVienna Elementary
+5 more
↓
Middle
Clemmons Middle SchoolHanes Magnet SchoolNorthwest MiddleFlat Rock Middle
+7 more
↓
High School
West Forsyth HighRonald W Reagan High SchoolR J Reynolds HighEast Forsyth High
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyForsyth County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWinston Salem / Forsyth County Schools →
Phone: (336)703-4255
NCES ID: 370150002378
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Kernersville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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High
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High
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
110 Brown Road, Kernersville, NC 27284
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.