- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Bend, NC
Forbush Middle
Federal NCES profile for Forbush Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370504003098
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forbush Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in East Bend · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Forbush Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forbush Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in East Bend, NC.
School address
District: Yadkin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370504003098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Forbush Middle held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 370504003098 · East Bend, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 18.1:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Forbush High (787 students)
Forbush Middle held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Forbush Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forbush High
Forbush High
787 students
- This school
Forbush Middle
598 students
- Starmount High
Starmount High
556 students
- Starmount Midd
Starmount Middle
502 students
- Yadkinville El
Yadkinville Elementary
478 students
- West Yadkin El
West Yadkin Elementary
422 students
What this shows Forbush Middle reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forbush Middle compares
Forbush Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$12,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Forbush Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yadkin County Schools reports $12,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forbush Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbush High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starmount High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starmount Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yadkinville Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Yadkin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forbush Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Forbush Middle
How many students attend Forbush Middle?
Forbush Middle has 598 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Bend, NC. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forbush Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Forbush Middle is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forbush Middle?
54.5% of students at Forbush Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forbush Middle?
The largest demographic group at Forbush Middle is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in East Bend, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forbush Middle?
Forbush Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forbush Middle rank among public schools in East Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Forbush Middle ranks #5 of 5 public 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 public schools in East Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Yadkin County Schools?
Besides Forbush Middle, Yadkin County Schools also operates Forbush High (787 students), Starmount High (556 students), and Starmount Middle (502 students). See the Yadkin County Schools district page for the complete list.