Mount Tabor High School is a high school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is part of the WS/FCS School System.
Serving 1,393 students in grades 9-12, Mount Tabor High 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Tabor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Mount Tabor High School's student population of 1,393 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Tabor High 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 Mount Tabor High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1104 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
41%
25%
White
29%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Tabor High School's ranking?
Mount Tabor High School is ranked #1104 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mount Tabor High School often compared to?
Mount Tabor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ronald W Reagan High School, R J Reynolds High School, West Forsyth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Tabor High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Tabor High School is 91%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mount Tabor High School?
1,393 students attend Mount Tabor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mount Tabor High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Tabor High School?
Mount Tabor High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Tabor High School offer ?
Mount Tabor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Tabor High School part of?
Mount Tabor High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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