Brier Creek Elementary vs Forbush Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 52 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brier Creek Elementary
Thomasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students
Forbush Elementary
East Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students
| Measure | Brier Creek Elementary Thomasville, North Carolina | Forbush Elementary East Bend, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 1,457 | #171 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29044 of 50,301 | #14527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 210 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Thomasville | East Bend |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forbush Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 44.3).
- •Forbush Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Forbush Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Forbush Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 98.6%).
- •Brier Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.3).
- •Brier Creek Elementary is the larger school with 210 students compared with 208.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brier Creek Elementary better than Forbush Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forbush Elementary ranks higher (65.4 vs 44.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brier Creek Elementary and Forbush Elementary?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Thomasville and East Bend in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brier Creek Elementary: 210. Forbush Elementary: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brier Creek Elementary and Forbush Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Brier Creek Elementary is 430th of 1,457 and Forbush Elementary is 171st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).