For the 2026 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 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forbush High School, with 90-94% 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 (2026)
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%
East Bend, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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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