Carter G. Woodson School, a charter school at 437 Goldfloss St.: grades K to 12, 446 students and an F (33) state grade in 2024-25.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Sources: the school’s website, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s 2025-26 accountability data and report card data and the federal NCES school directory.
Carter G. Woodson School is a public charter school for grades K to 12 at 437 Goldfloss St. in Winston-Salem. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, are approved by the state, not run by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, and have no attendance zone: families apply to the school directly.
Who to call
- Front office: 336-723-6838, 437 Goldfloss St., Winston-Salem
- School website: www.cartergwoodsonschool.org
- Charter schools in North Carolina: the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s Office of Charter Schools
| Address | 437 Goldfloss St., Winston-Salem, NC 27127 |
| Phone | 336-723-6838 |
| Grades | K to 12 |
| Type | Public charter school |
| Calendar | Traditional |
| State school code | 34D000 |
School leader
Dr. Darlene Steele is senior executive director, according to the school’s staff directory.
How admission works
The school says prospective students complete an application for admission, which is open to all students, on its enrollment page. Tours are by appointment at 336-723-6838.
The same page says about a quarter of its high school students take dual enrollment courses at Forsyth Technical Community College.
Enrollment and teachers
- State count: an average daily membership of 446 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the state’s report card data.
- Federal count: 522 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, according to the NCES directory. That is about 26 students per teacher.
State report card
North Carolina gives every public school an A to F School Performance Grade, based 80% on achievement on state tests and other measures and 20% on academic growth, according to the state’s 2025-26 annual testing report.
| School year | Grade (score) | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | F (33) | Met |
| 2023-24 | F (39) | Exceeded |
The 2024-25 grade is the latest in the state’s downloadable report card data.
From the state’s 2025-26 school assessment data:
- At grade level or above, all state tests: 32% (state: 59.2%)
- College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 13.7% (state: 37.5%)
- ACT composite of 17 or higher, 11th graders: 17.9% (state: 54.5%)
- Four-year graduation rate: 75% (state: 89%)
- Growth: did not meet expected growth
The full report card, with attendance, teacher and course data, is on the state’s NC School Report Cards site.
Calendar and hours
The school publishes its own academic calendar (PDF).
School hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., according to the school’s enrollment page.
More
- The school’s own website
- Every public school in Winston-Salem, with zones and report cards
- Our Winston-Salem schools guide for the district and school board
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Carter G. Woodson School serve?
Carter G. Woodson School serves grades K to 12, according to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
How do I enroll at Carter G. Woodson School?
It is a public charter school with no attendance zone. Families apply directly to the school; see its enrollment page.
What is Carter G. Woodson School’s school grade?
Carter G. Woodson School earned an F, with a score of 33, in North Carolina’s 2024-25 School Performance Grades. In 2025-26, 32% of its state tests were at grade level or above.
What time does Carter G. Woodson School start?
School hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., according to the school.
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