Forbush Middle

Yadkin County Schools
1431 Falcon Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
598 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Forbush Middle School, located in East Bend, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Yadkin County School District. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescents. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a variety of core subjects alongside opportunities for elective participation to help students explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Forbush Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school typically hosts a range of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage teamwork, school spirit, and leadership. By maintaining strong connections with the local East Bend community and promoting a culture of "Falcon Pride," the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps its students build the confidence and foundational skills required for future academic and personal success.
598
Total Students
35.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    379 (63.4%)
  • Hispanic
    194 (32.4%)
  • Black
    11 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Yadkin County Schools
Phone: (336)551-1135
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 587
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 195
Grade 7 203
Grade 8 200
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lewisville Middle
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
888 Students
1115 Lewisville Vienna Rd
Lewisville, NC 27023 (8.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th