For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,269 students in 27018, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27018, NC are Forbush Elementary School, East Bend Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27018 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27018, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27018, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forbush Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Bloomtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
East Bend Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 School Street
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 Smithtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
27018, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 School St
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1100
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27018, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27018, NC include Forbush Elementary School, East Bend Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27018?
4 public elementary schools are located in 27018.
What is the racial composition of students in 27018?
27018 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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