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Forsyth Country Day School was established in 1970 to offer families an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational alternative for children from Jr. Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. Forsyth is distinctive for its small size, the growing diversity of faculty and students, the high quality of its teachers and facilities, a caring and nurturing environment, and the strength of its curriculum. The school’s goal for each student is always the same: to provide significant experiences that will begin a lifelong process of discovery leading to a richly rewarding and happy life. Forsyth Country Day School is a community of learners dedicated to nurturing and enhancing the development of all its members. In a challenging and engaging academic environment, the school is committed to providing the instruction, experiences, and support necessary to develop fully the intellectual, creative, social, and physical potential of each student. Forsyth Country Day School believes strongly in its motto of Pride, Freedom, and Responsibility, stressing the importance of individual responsibility and its impact on enhancing personal freedom. Our goal is to instill a lifelong commitment to learning, integrity, citizenship, compassion, and community service.
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Forsyth Country Day School |
| School Level |
Elementary and Secondary school
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 12 |
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County |
Forsyth County, NC |
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| Total
Students |
909 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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NC )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
8% |
17% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Pre-K - 29 students | | Kind - 44 students | | Grade 1 - 51 students | | Grade 2 - 50 students | | Grade 3 - 49 students | | Grade 4 - 56 students | | Grade 5 - 56 students | | Grade 6 - 81 students | | Grade 7 - 76 students | | Grade 8 - 60 students | | Grade 9 - 90 students | | Grade 10 - 84 students | | Grade 11 - 90 students | | Grade 12 - 93 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
101 teachers |
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School |
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NC )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:9 |
1:10 *Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
179 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
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- Forsyth Country Day School was established in 1970 to offer families an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational alternative for children from Jr. Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. Forsyth is distinctive for its small size, the growing diversity of faculty and students, the high quality of its teachers and facilities, a caring and nurturing environment, and the strength of its curriculum. The school’s goal for each student is always the same: to provide significant experiences that will begin a lifelong process of discovery leading to a richly rewarding and happy life. Forsyth Country Day School is a community of learners dedicated to nurturing and enhancing the development of all its members. In a challenging and engaging academic environment, the school is committed to providing the instruction, experiences, and support necessary to develop fully the intellectual, creative, social, and physical potential of each student. Forsyth Country Day School believes strongly in its motto of Pride, Freedom, and Responsibility, stressing the importance of individual responsibility and its impact on enhancing personal freedom. Our goal is to instill a lifelong commitment to learning, integrity, citizenship, compassion, and community service.
- Profile last updated: 02/15/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
27023 ) |
| School
Zip (
27023 ) |
(
NC ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
9,923 people |
8,047,333 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
45% |
24% |
| Population Average
Age |
38 years old |
35.3 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.6 persons |
2.3 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$59,579 |
$43,138 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
6.3 rooms |
5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
26 years old |
31 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (27023)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
86% / 14% |
64% / 36% |
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