For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,559 students in Hoke County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hoke County, NC are Sandhoke Early College High School, Hoke County High School and J W Turlington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hoke County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hoke County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Hoke County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sandhoke Early College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hoke County (2026)
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
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hoke County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hoke County, NC include Sandhoke Early College High School, Hoke County High School and J W Turlington School.
How many public high schools are located in Hoke County?
3 public high schools are located in Hoke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hoke County?
Hoke County public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hoke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hoke County include: Sandhoke Early College High School vs. Hoke County High School, Hoke County High School vs. Sandhoke Early College High School, J W Turlington School vs. Hoke County High School
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