For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,424 students in East Bend, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in East Bend, NC are Forbush High School and Forbush Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Bend, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in East Bend have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in East Bend, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forbush High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 Falcon Road
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1140
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1140
Gr: 8-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Forbush Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1431 Falcon Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1135
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1135
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
East Bend, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in East Bend, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in East Bend, NC include Forbush High School and Forbush Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in East Bend?
2 public middle schools are located in East Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in East Bend?
East Bend public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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