For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,559 students in Raeford, NC.
The top ranked public high 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 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 Raeford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Raeford, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Raeford, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-13
| 418 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,115 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Raeford, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Raeford, NC include Sandhoke Early College High School, Hoke County High School and J W Turlington School.
How many public high schools are located in Raeford?
3 public high schools are located in Raeford.
What is the racial composition of students in Raeford?
Raeford 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Raeford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Raeford 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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