A Great Place to Learn and Work!
FCS serves over 55,500+ students and is the largest employer in the county. The district is home to 42 schools. Whether you were born in Forsyth County, relocated to our community or looking to call Forsyth County your new home, we welcome the opportunity for you and your family to become part of FCS’ growing family.
Mission:
Cleveland County Schools will equip all students with the knowledge and skills to become productive citizens in a globally competitive world by partnering with our community to provide appropriate educational experiences.
Vision:
To fully equip students by striving to the be one of the 10 best performing districts in the state.
K-12 Education in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Cleveland County is home to the 23rd largest school district in North Carolina with some 16,000 students attending classes in 29 modern facilities.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools formed in 1963 with the merger of the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County districts. It is the fourth-largest system in North Carolina and the 81st-largest in the nation.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools serves more than 53,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 with the goal of providing a quality education for each child. The school system has 42 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, and 16 high schools. Eight specialty schools bring the system-wide total to 81.
Districtwide, 34% of the students are white; 29.4% are African-American; 29% are Hispanic; 5% are multiracial; 2.7% are Asian; and less than 1% are American Indian or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.