Forbush High

Summary:

Forbush High is a public high school located in East Bend, North Carolina, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 794 students. The school is part of the Yadkin County Schools district, which is ranked 126 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forbush High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (67.13%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. The school's performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams is generally on par with or slightly below the Yadkin County Schools district average, but above the state average in most subjects. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, ranking higher for English Language Learners and Special Education students compared to other North Carolina high schools, but lower for Hispanic, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Forbush High has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 24.54% in 2021-2022 to 45.59% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Forbush High's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 150 out of 514 North Carolina high schools in 2018-2019 to 348 out of 640 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be struggling to keep pace with academic performance improvements in other schools across the state. Compared to nearby schools, Forbush High's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Starmount High School, which is also part of the Yadkin County Schools district. However, the Yadkin Early College, a public charter school in the same district, significantly outperforms Forbush High on academic measures, with proficiency rates above 80% in many subjects.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 1525 Falcon Road
       East Bend, NC  27018-9621


(336) 551-1140

District: Yadkin County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
348th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,104 Help


Feeder schools for Forbush High:

Elementary:    Courtney Elementary
    East Bend Elementary
    Fall Creek Elementary
    Forbush Elementary
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Middle:    Forbush Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  794

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Hispanic:
27.6%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.6% Help


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Compare Details Forbush High ranks worse than 54.4% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Yadkin County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Forbush High has the largest high school student body size in the Yadkin County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), Hispanic (27.6%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forbush High is 16.1. 1 high schools in the Yadkin County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forbush High is $9,104. 1 high schools in the Yadkin County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forbush High:

SchoolDigger ranks Forbush High 348th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Forbush High in the ranking list.)

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Yadkin County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Yadkin County Schools 126th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forbush High

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Rank History for all students at Forbush High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.86 182nd 431 57.8%
2007 58.28 158th 453 65.1%
2008 65.35 107th 477 77.6%
2009 66.94 98th 490 80.0%
2010 57.36 212th 499 57.5%
2011 57.83 207th 506 59.1%
2012 53.40 198th 502 60.6%
2013 50.51 143rd 505 71.7%
2014 38.12 227th 451 49.7%
2015 50.40 174th 531 67.2%
2016 47.11 184th 507 63.7%
2017 47.42 199th 476 58.2%
2018 52.60 197th 469 58.0%
2019 59.23 150th 514 70.8%
2021 48.40 286th 594 51.9%
2022 46.18 313th 621 49.6%
2023 46.05 315th 626 49.7%
2024 43.14 348th 640 45.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forbush High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.19 123rd 147 16.3%
2021 26.91 100th 124 19.4%
2022 37.19 83rd 156 46.8%
2023 32.49 147th 226 35.0%
2024 47.09 105th 262 59.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forbush High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.36 116th 349 66.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forbush High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.37 83rd 424 80.4%
2019 56.47 96th 446 78.5%
2021 55.31 92nd 432 78.7%
2022 47.99 232nd 544 57.4%
2023 42.90 291st 597 51.3%
2024 42.21 313th 613 48.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Forbush High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.68 254th 449 43.4%
2019 59.51 145th 475 69.5%
2021 51.04 185th 475 61.1%
2022 52.48 268th 594 54.9%
2023 49.93 289th 588 50.9%
2024 45.13 322nd 602 46.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Forbush High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.89 92nd 349 73.6%
2019 59.55 96th 364 73.6%
2021 58.76 82nd 334 75.4%
2022 30.94 217th 330 34.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Forbush High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.59 77th 325 76.3%
2021 58.01 166th 337 50.7%
2022 54.65 221st 398 44.5%
2023 67.09 140th 403 65.3%
2024 63.13 165th 403 59.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Forbush High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.18 160th 463 65.4%
2019 57.17 148th 488 69.7%
2021 42.26 219th 481 54.5%
2022 41.04 326th 585 44.3%
2023 42.52 322nd 602 46.5%
2024 40.49 352nd 607 42.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forbush High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.55 131st 340 61.5%
2019 61.62 64th 354 81.9%
2021 40.96 166th 370 55.1%
2022 38.67 247th 436 43.3%
2023 31.90 302nd 449 32.7%
2024 35.84 274th 454 39.6%
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Rank History for White students at Forbush High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.35 276th 427 35.4%
2019 48.93 198th 444 55.4%
2021 44.27 206th 439 53.1%
2022 37.86 336th 534 37.1%
2023 40.26 327th 537 39.1%
2024 34.30 381st 553 31.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Forbush High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 793 24 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 821
1989 774 28 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1990 751 30 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 787
1991 735 33 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 775
1992 738 29 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 777
1993 714 32 0 8 3 n/a n/a 0 757
1994 694 33 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 747
1995 713 36 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 774
1996 713 36 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 774
1997 765 32 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1998 804 31 2 39 1 n/a n/a 0 877
1999 832 27 3 34 2 n/a n/a 0 898
2000 867 27 2 58 2 n/a n/a 0 956
2001 888 29 4 62 3 n/a n/a 0 986
2002 877 26 2 92 2 n/a n/a 0 999
2003 877 26 2 92 2 n/a n/a 0 999
2004 874 29 1 98 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
2005 863 28 2 114 2 n/a n/a 0 1009
2006 897 32 0 123 1 n/a n/a 0 1053
2007 858 26 0 134 0 n/a n/a 6 1024
2008 813 25 2 122 0 n/a n/a 6 968
2009 802 25 2 141 2 n/a n/a 0 972
2010 801 34 1 125 1 n/a n/a 0 962
2011 792 17 2 125 1 3 11 0 951
2012 773 16 2 127 2 2 10 0 932
2013 768 18 2 113 4 0 7 0 912
2014 733 14 2 127 2 1 12 0 891
2015 728 20 2 143 4 1 6 0 904
2016 717 24 2 163 5 1 11 0 923
2017 660 28 2 163 5 1 19 0 878
2018 629 27 2 171 2 0 18 0 849
2019 632 23 2 161 3 0 20 0 841
2020 583 23 1 164 2 1 40 0 814
2021 588 16 1 183 2 1 18 0 809
2022 573 23 1 189 2 1 22 0 811
2023 533 15 1 219 2 1 23 0 794

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forbush High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 821 59.0 13.9 6.2
1989 804 59.0 13.6 11.8
1990 787 60.0 13.1 9.8
1991 775 60.0 12.9 9.9
1992 777 60.0 12.9 2.2
1993 757 51.0 14.8 4.8
1994 747 52.0 14.4 5.2
1995 774 53.0 14.6 5.9
1996 774 53.0 14.6 5.9
1997 826 54.0 15.3 5.2
1998 877 62.0 14.1 5.7
1999 898 58.0 15.5 5.6
2000 956 60.0 15.9 6.7
2001 986 60.0 16.4 11.3
2002 999 60.0 16.7 0
2003 999 60.0 16.7 0
2004 1002 60.0 16.7 0
2005 1009 60.0 16.8 22.9
2006 1053 60.0 17.6 26
2007 1024 63.6 16.1 29.9
2008 968 63.7 15.2 31.7
2009 972 61.9 15.7 33.8
2010 962 61.9 15.5 35.8
2011 951 61.5 15.4 34.3
2012 932 59.4 15.6 38.1
2013 912 60.5 15.0 38
2014 891 60.0 14.8 40.3
2015 904 59.0 15.3 38.9
2016 923 59.0 15.6 37.5
2017 878 58.8 14.9 42.9
2018 849 55.3 15.3 42.3
2019 841 51.9 16.1 43.3
2020 814 51.5 15.8 43.6
2021 809 51.7 15.6 33.4
2022 811 51.0 15.9 24.5
2023 794 49.0 16.1 45.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Forbush High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 821 59.0 13.9 6.2
1989 804 59.0 13.6 11.8
1990 787 60.0 13.1 9.8
1991 775 60.0 12.9 9.9
1992 777 60.0 12.9 2.2
1993 757 51.0 14.8 4.8
1994 747 52.0 14.4 5.2
1995 774 53.0 14.6 5.9
1996 774 53.0 14.6 5.9
1997 826 54.0 15.3 5.2
1998 877 62.0 14.1 5.7
1999 898 58.0 15.5 5.6
2000 956 60.0 15.9 6.7
2001 986 60.0 16.4 11.3
2002 999 60.0 16.7 0
2003 999 60.0 16.7 0
2004 1002 60.0 16.7 0
2005 1009 60.0 16.8 22.9
2006 1053 60.0 17.6 26
2007 1024 63.6 16.1 29.9
2008 968 63.7 15.2 31.7
2009 972 61.9 15.7 33.8
2010 962 61.9 15.5 35.8
2011 951 61.5 15.4 34.3
2012 932 59.4 15.6 38.1
2013 912 60.5 15.0 38
2014 891 60.0 14.8 40.3
2015 904 59.0 15.3 38.9
2016 923 59.0 15.6 37.5
2017 878 58.8 14.9 42.9
2018 849 55.3 15.3 42.3
2019 841 51.9 16.1 43.3
2020 814 51.5 15.8 43.6
2021 809 51.7 15.6 33.4
2022 811 51.0 15.9 24.5
2023 794 49.0 16.1 45.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Forbush High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $736 (8.1%) $8,368 (91.9%) $9,104

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forbush High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 514 High schoolsRanks 315th of 626 High schools
 21.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Forbush High)76.765.1
 11.6%
   End of Course Biology (Yadkin County Schools)64.762.9
 1.8%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Forbush High)59.247.3
 11.9%
   End of Course English II (Yadkin County Schools)58.455
 3.4%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Forbush High)48.635.1
 13.5%
   End of Course Math I (Yadkin County Schools)47.638.1
 9.5%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Forbush High)52.160.1
 8%
   End of Course Math III (Yadkin County Schools)56.371.7
 15.4%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students841794
 5.6%
African American2315
 34.8%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic161219
 36%
Pacific Islander01
White632533
 15.7%
Two or More Races2023
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.3%45.6%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Forbush High

Forbush High ranks 348th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Forbush High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Courtney Elementary
Elementary : East Bend Elementary
Elementary : Fall Creek Elementary
Elementary : Forbush Elementary
Elementary : Yadkinville Elementary
Middle : Forbush Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 794 students attended Forbush High.

Students at Forbush High are 67% White, 28% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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