B
Good
73/100

Forbush High

📚 08 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1525 Falcon Road, East Bend, NC 27018
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 57% · Math 57% proficient · 56th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
B
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

73
Repit Score
out of 100
813
Students
enrolled
18.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%56/100reading 56th percentile, math 56th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%65/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+11 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency57% (+15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+6 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%62%reading -1 pts, math -2 pts50th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%50%reading -11 pts, math +9 pts41st percentile (list)
Low-income47%55%reading +8 pts, math +21 pts80th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1525 Falcon Road
City East Bend
ZIP Code 27018
District 3705040
NCES School ID 370504002018
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27018

Understanding the community around Forbush High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,543
Per Capita Income $33,973
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%
High School or Higher 89.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $193,200
Median Rent $713
Owner-Occupied 83.5%
Renter-Occupied 16.5%
View full data for ZIP 27018 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Forbush High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 66.7%
Hispanic/Latino 27.3%
Black 2.7%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 813
Teachers (FTE) 44.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Forbush High?
Forbush High has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Forbush High?
Forbush High has 813 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1.
What grades does Forbush High serve?
Forbush High serves grades 08 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Forbush High receive per student?
Forbush High receives $12,779 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Forbush High in 27018 ▼
Avg Home Value
$268,108
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+6.7%
% Renters
16.5%

Other Schools in 27018

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026