Top Rankings
Hoke County Schools 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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 8,729 students in Hoke County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Hoke County Schools 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 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,729 Schools
# Students
8,729 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
554 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hoke County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 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 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.6%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
28%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
34%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
20%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,898 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,796 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$20,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$112 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,898
$13,318
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,796
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hoke County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandhoke Early College High 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
Gr: 9-13 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Hoke County High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
J W Turlington School
Alternative 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
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hoke County Schools?
Hoke County Schools manages 3 public schools serving 8,729 students.
What is the rank of Hoke County Schools?
Hoke County Schools is ranked #223 out of 314 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?
34% of Hoke County Schools students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% 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?
Hoke County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Hoke County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,796 is less than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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