Best Schools in Hoke County, NC
Hoke County, NC has 32 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 15 elementary) serving 24,140 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Hoke County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hoke County, NC
The top high schools in Hoke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandhoke Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 446 Students
2. Union Pines High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
3. Pinecrest High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 2221 Students
4. Hoke County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2060 Students
5. Overhills High
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Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1971 Students
6. Seventy-first High
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Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1366 Students
7. Westover High
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Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1202 Students
8. J W Turlington School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 57 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hoke County, NC
The top middle schools in Hoke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Century International Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 391 Students
2. Southern Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
3. Crain's Creek Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 592 Students
4. Westover Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 784 Students
5. Sandy Grove Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Hoke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
6. East Hoke Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Hoke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
7. Spring Lake Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
8. West Hoke Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Hoke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hoke County, NC
The top elementary schools in Hoke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
2. Vass-lakeview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
3. Don D Steed Elementary
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Hoke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
4. Sandy Grove Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hoke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students
5. Southern Pines Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Moore County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
6. Upchurch Elementary
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Hoke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 698 Students
7. Rockfish Hoke Elementary
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Hoke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
8. J W Mclauchlin Elementary
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Hoke County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students
9. Lake Rim Elementary
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Cumberland County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
10. Scurlock Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hoke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hoke County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hoke County, NC has a total population of 52,082 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hoke County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hoke County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hoke County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hoke County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hoke County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hoke County, NC
How many schools are in Hoke County, NC?
Hoke County, NC has 32 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 24,140 students in total.
How do schools in Hoke County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Hoke County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Hoke County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hoke County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hoke County
2 places in Hoke County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Raeford (11)
- Lumber Bridge (2)
School districts (1)
- Hoke County Schools (14 schools)