Forbush High vs Shelby High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forbush High
East Bend · Public high · Grades 8–12
787 students
Shelby High
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
792 students
| Measure | Forbush High East Bend, North Carolina | Shelby High Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 528 | #367 of 528 |
| National rank | #9709 of 16,910 | #13126 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 787 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | East Bend | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forbush High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 31.0).
- •Forbush High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Forbush High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Shelby High does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.3).
- •Shelby High is the larger school with 792 students compared with 787.
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 High better than Shelby High?
On the Success Index (US), Forbush High ranks higher (44.9 vs 31.0 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 Forbush High and Shelby High?
About 131 km in a straight line, between East Bend and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forbush High: 787. Shelby High: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forbush High and Shelby High rank in North Carolina?
Forbush High is 235th of 528 and Shelby High is 367th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).