Serving 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, The Special Children's 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 <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Special Children's School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Special Children's School's student population of 98 students has grown by 188% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Special Children's School is 0.68, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
41%
24%
White
35%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend The Special Children's School?
98 students attend The Special Children's School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of The Special Children's School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Special Children's School?
The Special Children's School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Special Children's School offer ?
The Special Children's School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Special Children's School part of?
The Special Children's School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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