Enrollment
787
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Bend, NC
Forbush High
Federal NCES profile for Forbush High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370504002018
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forbush High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in East Bend · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Forbush High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forbush High ranks #3 of 4 schools in East Bend, NC.
School address
District: Yadkin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370504002018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forbush High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forbush High
Forbush High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in East Bend, North Carolina, enrolling 787 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 787 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 442 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #35, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 191 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 787 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among East Bend's public schools, it stands alongside Fall Creek Elementary (251 students): Forbush High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 14.8:1).
Yadkin County Schools also operates Forbush Middle (598 students) and Starmount High (556 students) alongside Forbush High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Forbush High compares
Forbush High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 35% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Forbush High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yadkin County Schools, which includes Forbush High.
$12,232
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 61.1%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Forbush High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbush Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starmount High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starmount Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yadkinville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Yadkin Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forbush High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in East Bend
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~787 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Forbush High
How many students attend Forbush High?
Forbush High has 787 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Bend, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forbush High?
The student-teacher ratio at Forbush High is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forbush High?
43.2% of students at Forbush High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forbush High?
The largest demographic group at Forbush High is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in East Bend, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forbush High?
Forbush High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forbush High rank among schools in East Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Forbush High ranks #3 of 4 schools in East Bend, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Bend on the city page.
Is Forbush High a good school?
Forbush High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Yadkin County Schools?
Besides Forbush High, Yadkin County Schools also operates Forbush Middle (598 students), Starmount High (556 students), and Starmount Middle (502 students). See the Yadkin County Schools district page for the complete list.
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