Serving 2,060 students in grades 9-12, Hoke County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,060 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hoke County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hoke County High School's student population of 2,060 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,060 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hoke County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoke County High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1630 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
40%
25%
White
18%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoke County High School's ranking?
Hoke County High School is ranked #1630 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hoke County High School often compared to?
Hoke County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandhoke Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoke County High School?
The graduation rate of Hoke County High School is 82%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hoke County High School?
2,060 students attend Hoke County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hoke County High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoke County High School?
Hoke County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hoke County High School offer ?
Hoke County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoke County High School part of?
Hoke County High School is part of Hoke County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 2/7/2022
This school is really helpful and it gives many opportunities to us students.
5 1/19/2012
the school lacks ALOT of resources that we need...basically our school is poor, or either the district just does'nt care about the things our school needs
2 10/13/2008
The school has very poor communication within the school (teacher/administration)and teacher/parent. The communication is usually late or none at all.
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