Total enrollment
2,090
-52 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in East Bend
North Carolina · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in East Bend comes to roughly 2,090 students across 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in East Bend
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 77%
% Hispanic
24%
was 18%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bend Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 246 |
| Fall Creek Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 251 |
| Forbush Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 208 |
| Forbush High | High | 08-12 | 787 |
| Forbush Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 598 |
About East Bend
East Bend, North Carolina is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,090 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in East Bend is around 418 students, 27% noticeably below the North Carolina average of about 571.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,090 students, stayed largely flat from the 2,142 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 77% to 72%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for East Bend discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.