For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 7,240 students in Raeford, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 32 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Raeford, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Raeford, 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.
Raeford, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Raeford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Raeford, NC (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 schools in Raeford, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Raeford, NC include Sandhoke Early College High School, Hoke County High School and J W Turlington School.
How many public schools are located in Raeford?
11 public schools are located in Raeford.
What percentage of students in Raeford go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Raeford are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Raeford?
Raeford public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Raeford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Raeford include: West Hoke Middle School vs. East Hoke Middle School, Sandhoke Early College High School vs. Hoke County High School, Hoke County High School vs. Sandhoke Early College High School
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