Paisley Magnet School

1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105

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

553 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.

553

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paisley Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	177
Black	272
Asian	4
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

Black
272 (49.2%)
Hispanic
177 (32.0%)
White
57 (10.3%)
Two or More
42 (7.6%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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/o/paisley
Grade Range:	6th - 10th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 6 199

Grade 7 163

Grade 8 149

Grade 9 22

Grade 10 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paisley Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	199
Grade 7	163
Grade 8	149
Grade 9	22
Grade 10	20

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paisley Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	51.5%
Male	268	48.5%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)