East Cary Middle vs Forbush Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Cary Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
Forbush Middle
East Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | East Cary Middle Cary, North Carolina | Forbush Middle East Bend, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 469 | #179 of 469 |
| National rank | #4683 of 15,369 | #10108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 597 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 45% |
| city | Cary | East Bend |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Cary Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 38.7).
- •East Cary Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •East Cary Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •East Cary Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 99.2%).
- •East Cary Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.1).
- •Forbush Middle is the larger school with 598 students compared with 597.
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 Cary Middle better than Forbush Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Cary Middle ranks higher (63.6 vs 38.7 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 Cary Middle and Forbush Middle?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Cary and East Bend in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Cary Middle: 597. Forbush Middle: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Cary Middle and Forbush Middle rank in North Carolina?
East Cary Middle is 61st of 469 and Forbush Middle is 179th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).