J W Turlington School

116 W Prospect Ave
Raeford, NC 28376
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Bottom 50%
Serving 24 students in grades 6-12, J W Turlington 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : <50%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J W Turlington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

J W Turlington School's student population of 24 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of J W Turlington School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
(18-19)
10-14%
42%
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(18-19)
11-19%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
17%
20%
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Black
54%
25%
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White
8%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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0.66
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(16-17)
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are J W Turlington School often compared to?
J W Turlington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoke County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of J W Turlington School?
The graduation rate of J W Turlington School is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend J W Turlington School?
24 students attend J W Turlington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of J W Turlington School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J W Turlington School?
J W Turlington School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J W Turlington School offer ?
J W Turlington School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J W Turlington School part of?
J W Turlington School is part of Hoke County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : <50%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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