Forbush Elementary vs Forbush Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forbush Elementary
East Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students
Forbush Middle
East Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Forbush Elementary East Bend, North Carolina | Forbush Middle East Bend, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 1,457 | #179 of 469 |
| National rank | #14527 of 50,301 | #10108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 208 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| city | East Bend | East Bend |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forbush Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 38.7).
- •Forbush Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Forbush Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Forbush Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 99.2%).
- •Forbush Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.3).
- •Forbush Middle is the larger school with 598 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 Forbush Elementary better than Forbush Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forbush Elementary ranks higher (65.4 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 Forbush Elementary and Forbush Middle?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between East Bend and East Bend in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forbush Elementary: 208. Forbush Middle: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forbush Elementary and Forbush Middle rank in North Carolina?
Forbush Elementary is 171st of 1,457 and Forbush Middle is 179th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).