Forsyth Country Day School

What Forsyth Country Day School does

Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, co-educational, college-preparatory independent school serving students from preschool (age 2) through 12th grade on an 85-acre campus in Lewisville, North Carolina, just outside Winston-Salem. Founded in 1970, the school enrolls 925+ students across four divisions — Preschool, Lower School (K-4), Middle School (5-8), and Upper School (9-12) — with an average class size of 14 and a 1:12 faculty-to-student ratio in Upper School. Its core academic product features 21 AP courses, 22 honors courses, and a 100% college acceptance rate with documented merit scholarship outcomes exceeding $5M for recent graduating classes. The technology stack is composed entirely of third-party SaaS platforms: Google for Education with 1:1 Chromebooks for grades 5-12, OnCampus SIS, Clever SSO, Magnus Health, SCOIR for college counseling, Active Network for registration, and a partnership with One Schoolhouse consortium of 90+ independent schools for advanced online courses.

FCDS operates a multi-revenue-stream model anchored by annual recurring tuition, supplemented by philanthropy (Forsyth Fund with a 100% parent participation goal), fee-based academic support programs through the Johnson Academic Center (Academic Coaching up to $10,250/year, Language Development up to $15,650/year, Subject Tutoring at $85/session), Summer Camps and after-school FCDS Enrichment programs open to the broader community, and tiered Corporate Partnerships (Platinum through Sapphire). The school explicitly states tuition does not cover the full cost of education, requiring fundraising and endowment support to bridge the gap. Its GTM motion combines sales-led admission (inquiry forms, campus tours, scheduled visits) with event-driven community engagement (Music on the Lawn, Grandparents' Day, Fury Fan Fest, Back to School Night) and parent referral amplification. The athletics program — with 15+ sports, 3 gymnasiums, 6 fields, and 9 lighted tennis courts — has produced four consecutive Wells Fargo Cup wins and 15 state championships over a four-year span, serving as a significant brand differentiator in the regional market.

Name

Forsyth Country Day School

Legal name

Forsyth Country Day School

Website

https://fcds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Forsyth Country Day School is a private, co-educational independent college-preparatory school serving 925+ students from preschool through 12th grade on an 85-acre campus in Lewisville, North Carolina, funded primarily through tuition, philanthropy, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD), K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA), Academic Enrichment Camps (General Studies) (EDAMALAB)

Keywords

• Private school education
• College preparatory
• K-12 education
• Independent school
• Preschool education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Private school tuition for preschool through 12th grade covering the core educational experience. Tuition does not cover the full cost of education, requiring philanthropy to bridge the gap.
2. Summer Camps: One-week camps offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with optional Before Care (7:30-9:00 a.m.) and After Care (3:00-5:45 p.m.). Camps open to everyone, not just FCDS students.
3. FCDS Enrichment: After-school programs offering sports, art, music lessons, dance, games, and thematic classes on campus
4. Academic Support Programs: Fee-based programs including Academic Coaching (Middle & Upper School: Daily $10,250/year, 2x rotation $5,900/year), Language Development (Lower School Daily $15,650/year, 3x rotation $13,000/year; Middle & Upper School Daily $15,050/year, 2x rotation $9,950/year), and Subject Tutoring at $85 per 45-minute session
5. Forsyth Fund Donations: Annual tax-deductible charitable giving to support innovative programs, technology, and enhance classrooms. Goal of 100% parent participation
6. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorship tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Sapphire) providing business visibility to 925+ students, 1200+ parents, 2500+ alumni across 86 Triad zip codes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Forsyth Country Day School provides private, co-educational college preparatory education for students aged 2 through 12th grade across four divisions (Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School). The core program is supported by the Johnson Academic Center for academic support services, FCDS Summer Camps, FCDS Enrichment after-school programs, College Counseling, Athletics across 15 sports, Visual & Performing Arts, and an International Student Program. The school operates on an 85-acre Lewisville, NC campus and delivers instruction through an OnCampus SIS, Google for Education 1:1 Chromebook program, and the One Schoolhouse online course consortium.

Product overview

Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, co-educational college preparatory school serving students from preschool (age 2) through 12th grade. The institution operates as a unified educational platform with multiple integrated programs and divisions. The core academic program spans four divisions (Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School) supported by specialized sub-products including the Johnson Academic Center (academic support services), FCDS Summer Camps, FCDS Enrichment (after-school programs), College Counseling, International Student Program, Learning Resources (libraries and technology), Athletics, and Visual & Performing Arts. The school maintains an 85-acre campus with extensive facilities and partners with external platforms including One Schoolhouse for advanced online courses, SCOIR for college counseling, Magnus Health for health records, and Google for Education for technology integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) Core Academic Program Private, co-educational college preparatory school offering education from preschool (ages 2-5) through 12th grade across four divisions (Preschool, Lower School K-4, Middle School 5-8, Upper School 9-12). Features a challenging academic curriculum, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and extracurricular activities.
• Johnson Academic Center Academic support center serving Lower, Middle, and Upper School students with fee-based programs including Academic Coaching (Daily $10,250/year or 2x rotation $5,900/year), Language Development (Lower School Daily $15,650/year, 3x rotation $13,000/year; Middle & Upper School Daily $15,050/year, 2x rotation $9,950/year), Speech and Language Therapy, Subject Tutoring ($85 per 45-minute session), and SAT/ACT Test Prep.
• FCDS Summer Camps One-week camps for K-12 students meeting Monday through Friday with Before Care (7:30-9:00 a.m.) and After Care (3:00-5:45 p.m.) options. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cover sports, art, music, dance, and thematic activities. Open to everyone, not just FCDS students. Registration through Active system with 50% deposit, 10% discount for 8+ sessions.
• FCDS Enrichment After-school enrichment program offering opportunities to explore interests, hone skills, and gain confidence. Programs include sports, art, music lessons (including private music lessons), dance, games, and thematic classes held on campus. Registration through the Active system.
• College Counseling Comprehensive college counseling program serving Upper School students from 9th grade through graduation. Three dedicated counselors help students navigate the college search and application process, providing individualized guidance, essay workshops, and application support using the SCOIR platform. Class of 2025 was accepted to 122 colleges with over $4 million in merit scholarships.
• International Student Program Full-time enrollment program for international students from countries including Chile, China, India, Germany, Serbia, and Spain. Operated for over 15 years with host family placement, student coordinators, and orientation support. Offers free summer immersion programs in Germany or Spain for host family children. Partnered with iE (International Exchange) organization.
• Learning Resources (Libraries & Technology) Williams Library Discovery Center combining Smith Library (Lower School) and Clay Library (Middle/Upper School) with 20,000+ print volumes, 300+ eBook titles, and 30+ online databases. Technology program includes 1:1 Chromebooks for grades 5-12 and technology classes in programming, web design, and AP Computer Science. Includes partnership with One Schoolhouse for online courses from 90+ independent schools.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletic program starting in 6th grade with 15 sports across fall, winter, and spring seasons. Facilities include 3 gymnasiums, 3 athletic stadiums, 6 playing fields, 8-lane track and field facility, 9 lighted tennis courts, weight training facility, and golf training center on 85-acre campus. 80%+ of high school students participate. Program has won four consecutive Wells Fargo Cups as North Carolina's most outstanding athletic program.
• Visual & Performing Arts Comprehensive arts program including visual arts (ceramics, photography, drawing, painting, design) and performing arts (chamber singers, orchestra, theater). Upper School features digital lab with Adobe Creative Suite and darkroom. Annual productions include plays and musicals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• One SchoolhousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium of 90+ leading independent schools from 15+ countries and 25 states offering courses including bioethics, number theory, filmmaking, international relations, and graphic design for 11th and 12th grade students. Students collaborate with peers globally and courses taught by experienced faculty from renowned peer schools worldwide.
• CommunikidssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate practice providing speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists at FCDS to support student success in a collaborative environment.
• Novant Health (Platinum Corporate Partner)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare system providing healthcare services visibility as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Allergy Partners of the Piedmont (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare partner as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Carolinas Fertility Institute (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare partner as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Cook's Sports (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports retailer operating FCDS team store and providing athletic merchandise as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Foothills Brewing (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal brewery as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Hartley Ready Mix Concrete (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction materials supplier as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Hunter Enterprises (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction/real estate company as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Home Real Estate (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate services as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• King Latham Law, PLLC (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLegal services as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Tina S. Merhoff, DDS & Associates (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPediatric dentistry practice as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Law Office of Kevin J. Williams, PLLC (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLegal services as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Ski & Tennis Station (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports equipment retailer as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Spangler, Lambert & Lipp Pediatric Dentistry (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPediatric dentistry practice as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Stone Basyx (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate/construction company as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Sunnyside Millwork (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMillwork supplier as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Three Bulls American Steakhouse (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Village Realty Michele Sawyer (Platinum)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate services as Platinum Corporate Partner.
• Smith Systems, Steelcase, and Storr Office EnvironmentssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurniture and learning environment suppliers partnering with FCDS for innovative concept classrooms in each division and the Johnson Academic Center during 2024-2025 school year.
• iE (International Exchange)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational exchange organization providing international students to FCDS for full-time enrollment. Host families receive monthly financial stipend and free summer immersion program opportunity.

Scale indicators29 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Durham Academy: Independent K-12 day school in Durham, NC, with a similar college-prep and athletics model. Operates in the Research Triangle rather than competing directly in the Triad.
• Charlotte Country Day School: Larger independent K-12 school in Charlotte, NC, with a similar college-preparatory model and broad athletics/arts programming. Different geographic market but the most prominent NC independent school peer at scale.
• Cannon School: Independent K-12 school in Concord, NC (Charlotte metro), with a similar tuition-based college-prep model and strong athletics program. Comparable in size and structure to FCDS but in a different geographic market.
• Ravenscroft School: Larger independent K-12 school in Raleigh, NC, serving the Research Triangle rather than the Triad. Comparable college-prep and athletics model, but a different geographic market with broader scale (larger enrollment, larger campus).
• Cary Academy: Independent college preparatory school in Cary, NC (Research Triangle market). Comparable AP-rich curriculum, athletics, and tuition-based model, but does not directly compete in the Triad.

Direct peers

• Oakwood School: Independent K-12 day school in the greater Triad region of North Carolina, with similar curriculum, athletics, and arts programs and a tuition-based operating model.
• Westchester Country Day School: Independent K-12 school in High Point, NC, operating in the Triad market with comparable tuition-based, college-prep educational model targeting similar family profiles.
• Greensboro Day School: Private independent K-12 co-educational day school in Greensboro, NC, directly comparable to FCDS as a Triad-region nonsectarian independent school with college preparatory curriculum, athletics, and arts programs targeting similar family demographics.
• Summit School: Independent K-12 school in Winston-Salem, NC, drawing from the same Triad zip codes as FCDS, with a similar college preparatory model and tuition-driven funding structure.
• Salem Academy: Private independent school in Winston-Salem, NC, operating in the immediate FCDS geographic market and serving college-bound students with comparable academic and extracurricular programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/forsythcountryday
• Facebookfacebook.com/172386562810660
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forsyth-country-day-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/fcdsathletics
• Xx.com/fcdsfuries

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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