Does Forsyth County Schools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Forsyth County Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Forsyth County Schools. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Forsyth County Schools?

79% of Forsyth County Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Forsyth County Schools 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Forsyth County Schools?

Teacher (49) , Substitute Teacher (13) , Special Education Teacher (11) , English Teacher (5) , Paraprofessional (5) , School Bus Driver (5) , Educator (4) , Instructional Coach (3) , Speech Language Pathologist (3) , Food Service Assistant (2) , Food Service Worker (2) , School Nurse (2) , Special Education Paraprofessional (2) , Technical Support Specialist (2)

What are the pros of working at Forsyth County Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with!" ((in 8 reviews)); "great community and coworkers to connect with" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great Benefits Great schedule Flexible" ((in 7 reviews)); "great time off!" ((in 4 reviews)); "continuous training" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Forsyth County Schools according to real employee reviews?

"1. Salary is low for what is expected of you." ((in 4 reviews))

Forsyth County Schools Reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(161 total reviews)

L.C. (Buster) Evans

73% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Forsyth County Schools has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 161 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Forsyth County Schools employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

161 reviews

1.0

11 May 2026

Great state benefits overshadowed by favoritism in hiring

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

My state benefits are great.

Cons

Good ole boy or girl system. My principal hired all her best friends to be on her admin team.

5.0

16 Apr 2026

Great leadership and benefits in a positive environment

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great leadership positive environment great benefits

Cons

I cannot think of anything at this time

5.0

18 Mar 2026

Supportive environment with great teachers

Graduate student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Teachers genuinely care about students and provide strong academic support. The school environment feels safe, organized, and focused on helping students succeed. Communication is clear and expectations are consistent.

Cons

Large class sizes at times and busy schedules can make it challenging to get one‑on‑one time.

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Jobs at Forsyth County Schools

Substitute School Nurse

26-27 3rd Grade Dual Language Immersion (DLI) English Teacher

26-27 School Psychologist

Special Education Paraprofessional

Substitute Food Service Technician (School-Based)