Forbush High School is a grade 9–12 public high school located in East Bend, North Carolina, United States. Typical enrollment ranges from 900 to 1,000 students. It is classified as a NCHSAA 2A high school, in the Western Piedmont Conference.
Serving 787 students in grades 8-12, Forbush High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forbush High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Forbush High School's student population of 787 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
787 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Forbush High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forbush High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forbush High School's ranking?
Forbush High School is ranked #684 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Forbush High School often compared to?
Forbush High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Starmount High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forbush High School?
The graduation rate of Forbush High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Forbush High School?
787 students attend Forbush High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Forbush High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forbush High School?
Forbush High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forbush High School offer ?
Forbush High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forbush High School part of?
Forbush High School is part of Yadkin County Schools.
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