Hanes Magnet School

2355 Pleasant St
Winston Salem, NC 27107

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/hanesms

967 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hanes Magnet School, located in Winston Salem, North Carolina, is a specialized institution within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide students with a focused academic environment that emphasizes specific areas of study, often integrated into a rigorous middle school curriculum. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and its goal of fostering a challenging learning atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a community where student curiosity and achievement are prioritized. By utilizing a specialized magnet program, Hanes seeks to attract students with particular interests and academic ambitions, offering them enrichment opportunities that go beyond the standard curriculum. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, extracurricular engagement, and a supportive campus culture, Hanes Magnet School aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for future success.

967

Total Students

59.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanes Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	413
Black	192
Asian	52
Two or More	47
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
413 (42.7%)
White
259 (26.8%)
Black
192 (19.9%)
Asian
52 (5.4%)
Two or More
47 (4.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)703-4171
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/hanesms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	967
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	964
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 6 349

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 319