For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,082 students in 27018, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27018, NC are Forbush Elementary School, Forbush High School and East Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27018 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27018, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27018, NC 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forbush Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Bloomtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
East Bend Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 School Street
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 Smithtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Forbush Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1431 Falcon Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1135
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1135
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
27018, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27018, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27018, NC include Forbush Elementary School, Forbush High School and East Bend Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27018?
5 public schools are located in 27018.
What is the racial composition of students in 27018?
27018 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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