For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 813 students in East Bend, NC.
The top ranked public high school in East Bend, NC is Forbush High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Bend, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in East Bend have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
East Bend, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forbush High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in East Bend, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 813 students
East Bend, 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 high schools in East Bend, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in East Bend, NC include Forbush High School.
How many public high schools are located in East Bend?
1 public high schools are located in East Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in East Bend?
East Bend public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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