Paisley IB Magnet School

1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/2628

674 Students

Middle School 6th - 10th

School Overview

Paisley IB Magnet School, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a prestigious educational institution dedicated to the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. Serving students across a diverse grade range, the school is recognized for its rigorous academic environment that emphasizes global-mindedness, critical thinking, and inquiry-based learning. As a magnet school within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, it draws students who are looking for a challenging curriculum that prepares them for success in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its core academics, Paisley IB is known for fostering a supportive community that encourages personal development and community service. By integrating the IB learner profile into daily instruction, the school strives to cultivate students who are not only knowledgeable but also empathetic and well-rounded citizens. With a focus on high expectations and comprehensive intellectual growth, Paisley IB Magnet School provides a unique educational pathway for students seeking a globally focused foundation for their future studies and careers.

674

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paisley IB Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	163
Black	379
Asian	9
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

Black
379 (56.2 %)
Hispanic
163 (24.2 %)
White
90 (13.4 %)
Two or More
32 (4.7 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4168
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/2628
Grade Range:	6th - 10th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 188

Grade 7 190

Grade 8 225

Grade 9 26

Grade 10 45