Enrollment
2,110
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Raeford, NC
Hoke County High
Federal NCES profile for Hoke County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370225000968
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoke County High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Raeford · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoke County High has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoke County High ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Raeford, NC.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoke County High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoke County High
Hoke County High is a high-poverty, large high school in Raeford, North Carolina, enrolling 2,110 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.9% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,110 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 38 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Raeford's high schools, it stands alongside Sandhoke Early College High (418 students): Hoke County High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 20.9:1).
Hoke County Schools also operates East Hoke Middle (771 students) and West Hoke Middle (656 students) alongside Hoke County High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hoke County High compares
Hoke County High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,110 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,110
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 315 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
White 16.3%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Hoke County High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoke County Schools, which includes Hoke County High.
$11,383
Per student
-5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 65.9%
Federal 24.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hoke County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hoke Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scurlock Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoke County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Raeford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,110 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hoke County High
How many students attend Hoke County High?
Hoke County High has 2,110 students enrolled. It is a high school in Raeford, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoke County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoke County High is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoke County High?
99.9% of students at Hoke County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoke County High?
The largest demographic group at Hoke County High is African American at 39.9% of enrollment, in Raeford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoke County High?
Hoke County High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hoke County High rank among public schools in Raeford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoke County High ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Raeford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Raeford on the city page.
Is Hoke County High a good school?
Hoke County High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Besides Hoke County High, Hoke County Schools also operates East Hoke Middle (771 students), West Hoke Middle (656 students), and Upchurch Elementary (646 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.
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