Serving 26 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
J W Turlington School's student population of 26 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
26 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1935
School Calendar
School Rankings
J W Turlington 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 J W Turlington School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
22%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
23%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
72%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
Showing 2005–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Titans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J W Turlington School's ranking?
J W Turlington School is ranked #2591 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% 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?
26 students attend J W Turlington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of J W Turlington School students are Black, 23% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 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 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J W Turlington School offer ?
J W Turlington School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is J W Turlington School part of?
J W Turlington School is part of Hoke County Schools.
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