East Bend Elementary vs Forbush Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Bend Elementary
East Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
Forbush Middle
East Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | East Bend Elementary East Bend, North Carolina | Forbush Middle East Bend, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #876 of 1,457 | #179 of 469 |
| National rank | #40382 of 50,301 | #10108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 246 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | East Bend | East Bend |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forbush Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 27.0).
- •Forbush Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Forbush Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •East Bend Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.2%).
- •Forbush Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.6).
- •Forbush Middle is the larger school with 598 students compared with 246.
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 East Bend Elementary better than Forbush Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forbush Middle ranks higher (38.7 vs 27.0 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 East Bend Elementary and Forbush Middle?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between East Bend and East Bend in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Bend Elementary: 246. Forbush Middle: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Bend Elementary and Forbush Middle rank in North Carolina?
East Bend Elementary is 876th of 1,457 and Forbush Middle is 179th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).