Hobgood Charter School

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Hobgood, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 39/100 ranks Hobgood Charter School #167 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,103 per pupil, Hobgood Charter School ranks #188 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

404
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,103
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hobgood Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 404 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Halifax County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,103 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 15.7% local, 75.4% state, and 8.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 39/100, ranked #167 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 569:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 6.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.6% White, 12.1% African American, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Hobgood Charter School, enrolling 569 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Hobgood Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Hobgood Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Hobgood Charter School a distant remainder — means Hobgood Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hobgood Charter School student-counselor ratio is 569:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hobgood Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 6.2% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.9%
Federal
75.4%
State
15.7%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
167 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Hobgood Charter School.

White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 12.1%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

569:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hobgood Charter School

School Enrollment
Hobgood Charter School
Charter
569

How Hobgood Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Washington Montessori Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Magellan Charter Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Longleaf School of the Arts Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Reaching All Minds Academy Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Movement School Eastland Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Hobgood Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in North Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hobgood Charter School?

Hobgood Charter School has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 404 students.

How much does Hobgood Charter School spend per student?

Hobgood Charter School spends $11,103 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #167 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Hobgood Charter School?

Hobgood Charter School students are 79.6% White, 12.1% African American, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hobgood Charter School?

Hobgood Charter School has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #167 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.