Top Rankings
Hoke County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,906 students in Hoke County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Hoke County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
8,906 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
597 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hoke County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.71
# American Indian Students
667 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,277 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
20%
# Black Students
3,066 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
34%
25%
# White Students
1,954 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
22%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
848 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
246
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
657
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
716
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
676
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
671
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
676
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
714
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
688
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
650
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
678
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
765
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
697
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
599
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
473
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,690 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,481 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,690
$11,229
Spending / Student
$10,481
$11,655
Best Hoke County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandhoke Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1110 East Central Avenue
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 878-5806
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 878-5806
Grades: 9-13
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Don D Steed Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Phillipi Church Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-1125
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-1125
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #33.
Rockfish Hoke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6251 Rockfish Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-9343
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-9343
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Upchurch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 Turnpike Road
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-1574
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-1574
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #55.
Sandy Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chason Road
Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
(910) 875-3559
Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
(910) 875-3559
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #66.
Hoke County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Bethel Road
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-2156
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 2,060 students
Rank: #77.
West Hoke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6050 Turnpike Road
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-2584
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-2584
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #88.
West Hoke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Nc 211 W
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-3411
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-3411
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #99.
Scurlock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
775 Rockfish Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-4182
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-4182
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1010.
Sandy Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8452 North Old Wire Road
Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
(910) 875-6008
Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
(910) 875-6008
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1111.
East Hoke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4702 Fayetteville Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-5048
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-5048
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #1212.
Hawk Eye Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4321 Old Maxton Road
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 875-2470
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 875-2470
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1313.
J W Mclauchlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
326 N Main St
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-8721
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-8721
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1414.
J W Turlington School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 W Prospect Ave
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-2583
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-2583
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hoke County Schools School District?
Hoke County Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,906 students.
What is the rank of Hoke County Schools School District?
Hoke County Schools School District is ranked #225 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hoke County Schools School District?
34% of Hoke County Schools School District students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hoke County Schools School District?
Hoke County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Hoke County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,481 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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